# Controversy over Argentine terrorism deportation claims

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/controversy-over-argentine-terrorism-deportation-claims
> Updated: 2026-09-29T06:31:46.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2.

President Javier Milei has claimed that his administration deported 10,000 terrorists in 2025 and an additional 20,000 so far in 2026, alleging these individuals are foreign infiltrators attempting to ‘dynamite the Argentine model.’

These claims have faced scrutiny from political figures and official records. Official data from the Ministry of Security contradicts the President’s figures. For 2026, the Ministry reported 744 expulsions and 18,947 entry incidents related to administrative or legal issues, such as visa infractions, but no cases were categorized as terrorism. Records for 2025 showed 772 expulsions, primarily linked to drug-related or property crimes.

The discrepancy has prompted legal and legislative actions. Deputy Maximiliano Ferraro filed a formal request for information from the Ministry of Security and the National Directorate of Migration to clarify the actual number of expulsions. Furthermore, lawyer Valeria Carreras filed a judicial complaint against Security Minister Alejandra Monteoliva and former minister Patricia Bullrich, alleging a potential ‘breach of official duties and omission of reporting.’

Opposition figures, including Deputy Florencia Carignano, have criticized the President's statements, suggesting the claims may be an attempt to divert public attention from the country's economic challenges.

## Claims

- President Javier Milei claimed his government deported 10,000 terrorists in 2025 and 20,000 in 2026. (disputed by 9 sources)
- The Ministry of Security recorded 744 expulsions and 18,947 entry incidents for administrative or legal reasons in 2026. (disputed by 6 sources)
- Deputy Maximiliano Ferraro requested detailed reports from the Ministry of Security and the National Directorate of Migration regarding the deportations. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- Foreigners are infiltrating the country to sabotage the Argentine economic model. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Deputy Florencia Carignano accused the government of using the figure of 30,000 terrorists to distract from economic decline. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Lawyer Valeria Carreras filed a judicial complaint against Security Minister Alejandra Monteoliva and former minister Patricia Bullrich for potential breach of official duties. (corroborated by 2 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Argentina: Controversy erupts over Milei's claim of 30,000 terrorist deportations

President Javier Milei faces legal complaints and congressional inquiries after claiming his government deported 30,000 terrorists over two years, a figure contradicted by official migration records.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/javier-milei-claims-argentina-deported-30000-terrorists

### 2026-09-27: Javier Milei claims 30,000 terrorists have been deported from Argentina

Argentine Deputy Maximiliano Ferraro is demanding government clarification after President Javier Milei claimed 30,000 ‘terrorists’ have been deported from the country.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/javier-milei-claims-30000-terrorists-have-been-deported-from-argentina

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