For the full confirmed timeline and what remains in force vs. contested, see Argentina CBI program status.
The tender as a procurement story
The December 2025 tender (Concurso Público N° 34-0001-CPU25) sought an operator to design and administer the program. It was an international public contest under the Ministry of Economy's framework, not a vote on whether Citizenship by Investment should exist in Argentine law. Decree 524/2025 and DNU 366/2025 sit outside that procurement file.
Six bids, then four eliminations
The tender closed on January 20, 2026. Six firms submitted bids. During evaluation, four were eliminated. That left a shortlist from which the evaluation commission later made a recommendation — a normal stage in public procurement, not a final award.
A March recommendation that never became a contract
On March 5, 2026, the evaluation commission recommended a winning consortium. That recommendation did not advance to a signed contract. Until a formal award and contract exist, a commission recommendation is not the same as an appointed operator.
April cancellation — and the important distinction
On April 14, 2026, Resolution 522/2026 cancelled the tender outright. No contract was awarded and no compensation was owed to bidders. "The tender failed" describes that procurement outcome accurately. "The program is cancelled" does not: the resolution did not repeal Decree 524/2025 or DNU 366/2025. The program's legal path is now dominated by court review of DNU 366/2025 and the absence of a new operator process — covered in full on the program status page.
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This page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, immigration, or financial advice. Argentina announced citizenship-through-investment terms on October 2, 2026. An operational public application channel has not been verified. Details are drawn from official government resolutions, decrees, announcements, and court rulings as publicly reported, and are subject to change. Consult a qualified immigration attorney for guidance specific to your situation.