The government of Javier Milei has declared the Muslim Brotherhood and its branches in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan as a terrorist organization, adding them to the Public Registry of Persons and Entities Linked to Terrorism (RePET). The measure is grounded in international commitments and intelligence reports on transnational illicit activities. This aligns Argentina with countries like the United States and Israel in combating terrorism.
On January 14, 2026, the Argentine national government, under President Javier Milei, announced the designation of the Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist organization. The resolution, issued by the Office of the President of the Republic of Argentina (OPRA), adds the group and its chapters in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan to the RePET.
The decision is based on Argentina's international commitments against terrorism and its financing, as well as official reports documenting transnational illicit activities, including terrorist acts, calls for violent extremism, and links to other terrorist entities. According to the statement, these actions could affect Argentine territory, so the measure aims to prevent, detect, and sanction such activities while limiting the group's operational capacity.
The initiative was coordinated between the Foreign Ministry, the Ministry of Security, the Ministry of Justice, and the State Intelligence Secretariat. President Milei stressed alignment with 'Western civilization,' rooted in individual rights and institutions, and a firm condemnation of political violence.
The Muslim Brotherhood, founded in Egypt in 1928, is a pan-Islamic movement promoting the application of Islamic law. While some branches evolved into political parties, others have been accused of violence and influencing extremist groups like Hamas.
This resolution comes one day after a similar measure in the United States, announced by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who described it as part of an effort to counter violence and destabilization. Countries such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Israel, Paraguay, and the United Arab Emirates had already designated the group as terrorist, citing armed activities and conspiracies.
The action strengthens international security cooperation, promoting information exchange and joint operations.
