The Argentine government, led by President Javier Milei, is in the process of drafting a new intelligence law aimed at validating the controversial decree known as DNU 941, which significantly expands the powers granted to the Intelligence Secretariat (SIDE). This initiative follows the reorganization of SIDE in July 2024, marking a shift from the previous Intelligence Agency (AFI), and the decree has stirred significant public controversy and has faced legal challenges regarding its constitutionality.

The DNU 941 allows security forces broader authority to detain individuals without the oversight of a judge and grants access to personal data, raising concerns about potential abuse of power and violations of citizens' rights. The government's push for this new law indicates an effort to formalize and legitimize these expansive powers amidst growing discontent and legal scrutiny from various sectors of society, including civil rights organizations.

While specific details on the proposed legislation remain scarce, this third phase of reform under Milei's administration reflects ongoing tensions around national security, civil liberties, and the balance of power between law enforcement and judicial oversight. Attention will likely intensify as the government prepares to unveil the proposed law, particularly given the backdrop of previous public outcry regarding the implications of DNU 941 on privacy rights and civil freedoms.