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Argentina Probes Milei's $LIBRA Scandal, Faces Backlash Over IMF Deal and Judge's Protest Ruling

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Updated Mar 13, 2025, 08:19 PM

The Argentine Chamber of Deputies has approved the creation of a commission to investigate President Javier Milei's involvement in the $LIBRA cryptocurrency scandal. The scandal centers on allegations of a fraudulent promotion of the cryptocurrency, which reportedly caused significant financial losses to investors, with over $251 million lost by more than 40,000 individuals. The investigation will examine the actions of Milei, his sister and Secretary-General Karina Milei, and other key officials, including Chief of Staff Guillermo Francos and Justice Minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona. Martín Menem, the president of the Chamber of Deputies, has also been implicated for allegedly obstructing the process. The commission will also include interpellations of Karina Milei and other officials. At the same time, Milei's government faces criticism for issuing an emergency decree to bypass Congress and finalize a new agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The agreement, supported by former U.S. President Donald Trump, aims to refinance $44 billion in debt from 2018 with a 10-year repayment term. Opposition leaders argue the move violates legal procedures requiring Congressional approval. Separately, the government has condemned Judge Karina Andrade for releasing 114 detainees involved in violent protests near Congress. The protests, which included attacks on police and property damage, were reportedly organized by leftist groups. Judge Andrade justified her decision by citing constitutional rights, but the administration plans to pursue impeachment proceedings against her for alleged misconduct.

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BioBioChile

@biobio

“They are complicit”: Government of Argentina attacks the judge who freed those arrested in the protests https://t.co/79Lt2rwjC7

CNN Chile

@CNNChile

Milei government criticizes judge who released detainees in protests for the support of retirees https://t.co/juz2CtkOIT

teleSUR TV

@teleSURtv

The National Chamber of Deputies approved this Wednesday the summons to commissions to discuss projects related to the $Libra cryptocurrency scandal, involving President Javier Milei https://t.co/j7eLpoVIZZ