Argentine police fired tear gas in Buenos Aires on 7 August 2026 to break up large-scale protests against a government bill that would ease restrictions on private land ownership by foreigners. Demonstrators fear the legislation could result in significant portions of Argentine territory falling into foreign hands, while President Javier Milei's administration argues the law is necessary to attract foreign investment. The clashes highlight deepening tensions over the government's economic reform agenda, which has repeatedly drawn mass public opposition since Milei took office.