# Argentina YPF acquisition legal dispute > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentina-ypf-acquisition-legal-dispute > Updated: 2026-08-25T22:54:34.000Z. Sources: 41. Developments: 2. The Argentine government is engaging in confidential negotiations in Washington to request that the U.S. Department of Justice launch a criminal investigation into the Eskenazi family and the Petersen Group. The focus of this initiative is the 2008 acquisition of a 25% stake in the state oil company YPF during the Kirchner administration. Argentine officials are attempting to demonstrate that the transaction involved financial fraud and irregularities impacting the U.S. market. By proving the original acquisition was fraudulent, the administration seeks to delegitimize multi-billion dollar legal claims currently being pursued in New York courts by Burford Capital. This follows a New York appeals court ruling that overturned a previous decision requiring Argentina to pay more than $16 billion in damages. To assist in bilateral meetings with U.S. officials, the administration has reportedly hired a private intelligence firm in Washington to provide technical reports. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: FIFA approves AFA request for players to serve sanctions in friendlies FIFA approved the AFA's request to allow suspended Argentine players, including Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina, to serve their World Cup 2026 final sanctions during friendly matches. 38 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-attorney-general-opposes-jurisdiction-shift-in-afa-fraud-case ### 2026-08-23: Argentina seeks U.S. investigation into Eskenazi family and YPF share acquisition Argentina is seeking a U.S. Department of Justice investigation into the Eskenazi family and Petersen Group to prove financial fraud regarding YPF shares and neutralize multi-billion dollar lawsuits. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-seeks-us-investigation-into-eskenazi-family-and-ypf-share-acquisition --- Cite as: Argentina YPF acquisition legal dispute. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/argentina-ypf-acquisition-legal-dispute