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 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.
The Buenos Aires Legislature has passed the Anti-Trapitos Law with 35 votes in favor and 18 against. The new regulation, promoted by Chief of Government Jorge Macri, imposes severe penalties on unauthorized parking service operators, including fines reaching $18.9 million for linked institutions and closures up to 90 days.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
