The news was announced at the "Tango National Day" celebrations in Buenos Aires yesterday.

The move was supported by the Argentine Performers Association (AADI) and the Argentine Music Industry Chamber (CAPIF), who say it will better protect local performers and producers and bring the country closer into line with emerging international trends in this area.

IFPI chairman and CEO John Kennedy says that Argentina has strengthened the rights of performers and producers by extending the term of protection. "Argentina has ...