Argentina to Hold Hearing for New UIF Head

The Argentine government is holding a public hearing to evaluate the proposal for the new head of the Financial Information Unit (UIF), with Federal Prosecutor Matías Gabriel Álvarez as the proposed candidate.

The Argentine government has called a public hearing to evaluate the proposal for the designation of the new head of the Financial Information Unit (UIF). The candidate proposed for this position is Federal Prosecutor Matías Gabriel Álvarez, nominated by the Minister of Justice, Juan Bautista Mahiques. According to Resolution No. 129/2026 published this Wednesday in the Official Gazette, the hearing is scheduled for April 22 at 10:00 AM at the Ministry of Justice, located at Sarmiento 329, 11th floor, in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA). Additionally, it was announced that registration for those interested in participating in the hearing will begin on April 1 and will conclude on April 20. The required documentation must be submitted at the ministry's headquarters from Monday to Friday, between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

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