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Argentine judicial and criminal proceedings

Overview

Argentine judicial proceedings continue to evolve across several high-profile criminal and political investigations. In the “LIBRA” cryptocurrency fraud case, the Federal Chamber ruled that Juzgado Federal N°8 will oversee investigations into public statements made by lawyer Nadia Beller, the former partner of political advisor Fernando Cerimedo. Beller made allegations regarding potential corruption involving President Javier Milei’s sister. While the Chamber noted her comments were “generic references to alleged acts of corruption,” they will be analyzed within the LIBRA case to determine if a witness summons is appropriate. Federal Judge Marcelo Martínez de Giorgi dismissed the criminal investigation into President Javier Milei and his sister, Karina Milei, regarding the collapse of the $LIBRA memecoin. Following a request from prosecutor Eduardo Taiano, the judge ruled that despite the token's price drop following Milei’s promotion on X in February 2025, evidence did not establish a deliberate fraudulent scheme. This dismissal has triggered significant political backlash. National Deputy Maximiliano Ferraro, leading the Chamber of Deputies' investigative commission, characterized the dismissal as a “shameful ruling” intended to ensure impunity. Ferraro alleged the judiciary conducted a “crude judicial operation” by closing the case without summoning witnesses or completing evidentiary measures. Following the dismissal, President Milei escalated his rhetoric against the media. During a speech at the Fundación Faro, the President used aggressive language, suggesting that journalists responsible for covering the $LIBRA case “should be burned at the stake” and labeling them “mercenaries of lies” and “sons of bitches.” He specifically named journalists Hugo Alconada Mon, Carlos Pagni, Paulino Rodrigues, Natalia Volosin, and Luis Novaresio. These remarks drew condemnation from the Unión Cívica Radical (UCR), Frente Renovador, Coalición Cívica, FOPEA, ADEPA, and the National Academy of Journalism, who argue his language constitutes political violence and a threat to press freedom.

Entities

Marcelo Martínez De Giorgi · Nadia Beller · Javier Milei · Fernando Cerimedo · Claudio Barrelier

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 6 sources
    Coalición Cívica to denounce Argentine judges over Milei $Libra ruling

    Argentina's Coalición Cívica will denounce Judge Martínez de Giorgi and Prosecutor Taiano for dismissing charges against President Javier Milei in the $Libra cryptocurrency investigation.

  2. [POLITICS] 127 sources
    Javier Milei faces backlash after threatening journalists with 'the stake

    President Javier Milei faces intense criticism from press groups and politicians after suggesting journalists who covered the $LIBRA cryptocurrency case should be 'burned at the stake.'

  3. [CRIME] 4 sources
    Argentine Federal Chamber links Nadia Beller statements to $LIBRA investigation

    An Argentine Federal Chamber ruled that the $LIBRA cryptocurrency fraud investigation must evaluate statements by Nadia Beller regarding alleged corruption involving the Milei administration.

  4. [CRIME] 11 sources
    Argentina: Judicial updates in LIBRA fraud and Vega murder cases

    Argentine courts rule that the LIBRA fraud case will handle Nadia Beller's corruption allegations, while Claudio Barrelier faces new charges following digital forensic evidence in the Agostina Vega murder case.

  5. [CRIME] 18 sources
    Argentina judicial system issues multiple detention and bail rulings

    Argentine courts have issued several rulings regarding preventive detention, bail, and parole in various criminal cases, including homicide, drug trafficking, and child support evasion.

  6. [CRIME] 12 sources
    Argentina judicial updates: Cerimedo investigation and Vega femicide case

    Argentine courts see developments in the Cerimedo corruption investigation and the Agostina Vega femicide case, involving new witness requests and controversial defendant testimonies.

Sources

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