Minister of Deregulation Federico Sturzenegger announced the entry into force of decree 138/25, which aims to end the monopoly exerted by entities such as SADAIC and other collective management societies (SGC) in Argentina. Sturzenegger highlighted that this measure will free Argentine culture from a state control system established 50 years ago.
The mentioned decree has a direct scope over SGCs in Argentina, among which are SADAIC, SAGAI, AADI-CAPIF, DAC, and ARGENTORES. These entities had the power to represent copyright rights and establish fees for their use, which will now be subject to competition regulation, which, according to the national official, will force these entities to become more efficient.
In Sturzenegger's words, "until now, the State controlled the income of all artists, forcing them to submit their rights through an organization authorized by the State itself." It puts an end to a system that allowed the government to control the rights of artists to discipline or favor them.
With the implementation of these new measures, artists regain the freedom to control their own rights, being able to choose who represents them or even opting to do it themselves without the intervention of an SGC. It promotes transparency and efficiency in the management of copyright rights, providing greater certainty in trade and ensuring that authors receive what they are due without unnecessary intermediaries.
Furthermore, the new regulation allows authors to enter into direct agreements with users of their creations, without the need to resort to SGCs. The aim is to end practices that forced musicians to charge exclusively through these entities, thereby avoiding unnecessary expenses and ensuring greater control over their own rights.
In summary, with these measures, the aim is to promote competition, transparency, and freedom of choice for artists and authors in Argentina, putting an end to a monopoly system that has lasted for decades in the country and now being transformed to adapt to the current demands of the cultural and artistic market.
