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Migration control at Puerto Libertad border crossing returned to immigration officials

Published: 06.05.2026

At the Puerto Libertad international crossing in Misiones, entry and exit control was transferred from the Naval Prefecture back to the National Directorate of Migration. Operational supervision was assigned to the relevant regional border supervisor.

According to sources, the authority directly conducting immigration checks at Puerto Libertad has changed; the decision does not alter nationwide entry rules or document requirements. For travellers using this crossing, it is a local administrative development rather than a new visa obligation. Its practical effect concerns the operation of that specific border point and its regional supervision. Most people planning a relocation do not need to focus on it unless they intend to use this route.