A smiling delivery person holds a box while, on the other half of the image, a man reads a newspaper in front of a coffee stand attended by a barista. — Newspaper stands will now be able to deliver packages and documents | La Derecha Diario

Camara — Newspaper stands will now be able to deliver packages and documents | La Derecha Diario

Newsstands are authorized to offer mail services: they can deliver

The government authorized newspaper kiosks to deliver mail, packages, ID cards, and online purchases

04/09/2025 09:26:00h

Editorial Team

The Government of Javier Milei signed a decree that authorizes newsstands to offer postal mail services. The measure seeks to expand their functions and deregulate the sector, promoting free competition.

News kiosks will not only sell print media, they will also be able to deliver correspondence and official documentation.

Newsstand on the street with a person facing away, looking through the publications

Javier Milei's government signed a decree that allows newspaper stands to offer postal services | La Derecha Diario

What services newsstands will be able to provide

The regulation published in decree 629/2025 specifies that they will now be authorized to operate as mailboxes, after registering with Enacom or through agreements with authorized postal operators.

Delivery of general correspondence
Dispatch of parcels and paperwork
Storage and safekeeping of shipments
Distribution of purchases made through e-commerce
Delivery of credit and debit cards
Management of DNI and passports

The deregulation of the postal market

This change adds to decree 1005/2024, which last November had already deregulated much of the postal activity. At that time, operators were allowed to send packages of up to 50 kilograms (110 pounds) within and outside the country.

Two people interact during the delivery of a package, one signs a document on a cardboard box while the other points.

Operators were allowed to send packages of up to 50 kilograms (110 pounds) within and outside the country | La Derecha Diario

According to the regulation, the goal is to simplify access to the market, reduce bureaucratic obstacles, and improve last-mile logistics, which is key to the growth of e-commerce.

Impact on commerce and logistics

The opening of the market fostered more competition and led to the emergence of new players. This expanded the range of services and accelerated distribution processes.

A person receives a package from a delivery person at his doorstep.

The opening of the market fostered greater competition and led to the emergence of new players | La Derecha Diario

In addition, digitalization of procedures was incorporated, such as identity verification via ReNaPer. This improves the traceability of shipments and streamlines management for users and companies.

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