No, sibling dating is not explicitly criminalized in Argentina, but consensual incestuous relationships face legal and social restrictions under civil and family law, particularly regarding marriage and parental rights.
Key Regulations for Dating Siblings in Argentina
- Civil Code (Art. 403): Prohibits marriage between siblings, whether full or half, under penalty of nullity. Cohabitation without marriage is not explicitly banned but may trigger administrative scrutiny.
- Family Law (Law 26.618, 2010): Inheritance and custody rights are restricted for individuals in incestuous relationships, even if consensual, due to public policy concerns under ordre public.
- Provincial Registries: Local civil registries (e.g., Registro Civil de CABA) may deny cohabitation agreements or joint parental rights to siblings, citing moral clauses in provincial statutes.
While no penal code article criminalizes sibling relationships, courts may intervene under Article 19 of the Constitution (public morality) or Article 5 of the Civil Code (abuse of rights). The Ministry of Justice has signaled potential 2026 reforms to clarify cohabitation rights, but no draft legislation currently targets decriminalization. Social stigma and workplace compliance policies (e.g., in public sector roles) often impose indirect penalties.