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Buenos Aires Cracks Down on "Trapitos": Jail Time and Hefty Fines for Street Extortionists

The Buenos Aires Legislature has passed Law 6961, a groundbreaking measure targeting illegal parking attendants who extort drivers. Backed by Mayor Jorge Macri with 36 votes in favor, the law introduces detention sentences of up to 60 days and fines starting at $1.14 million Argentine pesos, marking a historic zero-tolerance approach to street extortion in Argentina's capital city.

Buenos Aires Cracks Down on Street Extortion: New Anti-'Trapitos' Law

Buenos Aires City Legislature approved a major reform to the Contraventional Code on June 18, 2026, introducing up to 60 days of arrest and fines reaching $18.9 million pesos for unauthorized street parking attendants. The law also targets clubs and institutions enabling this activity, aiming to end widespread street extortion.

Buenos Aires Overhauls Vehicle Inspection System: New Rules Coming

Buenos Aires City Legislature approved a major reform of the mandatory vehicle inspection system (VTV). Brand-new cars won't need inspection for 5 years, private garages will be authorized, and digital documentation will be valid. Changes take effect after current concessions expire, around late 2026.

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