Argentina's Patricia Bullrich backs President Milei in judicial nominee dispute and faces feminist protest backlash

On June 3, 2026, Argentine senator Patricia Bullrich, leader of the La Libertad Avanza bloc, met with Karina Milei, sister of President Javier Milei, after a controversy over the government’s request to withdraw the candidacy of María Verónica Michelli, a prospective judge and relative of investigative journalist Hugo Alconada Mon. Bullrich had earlier offered to resign as bloc leader, which Milei rejected, and she announced she would use a “conscience objection” to support the nomination. The executive’s request to remove Michelli’s file was scheduled for discussion in a parliamentary session, with most of the bloc expected to back her.

On the same day, Bullrich responded to the nationwide Ni Una Menos march, posting on X that her ministry had reduced femicides by 25 %, strengthened prisons, and created a DNA registry for rapists. She criticized feminist groups, asserting that “our feminism does not shield violators.” President Milei reposted her message, adding the comment “Masterclass,” signaling direct support. The exchange highlighted tension between the Milei administration’s security‑focused policies and feminist organizations calling for greater state resources for gender‑based violence.