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Legal and investigative scrutiny in Comodoro Rivadavia

Overview

In Comodoro Rivadavia, legal and investigative scrutiny has intensified regarding the local administration. An administrative court ruled that the municipality’s June suspension of advertising revenue for Radio Del Sur and Argentarnoticias was “arbitrary,” ordering the immediate restoration of funds. The media outlets had previously alleged the move was a form of economic censorship targeting their editorial positions.

Following this, the Public Prosecutor’s Office seized four original files from the municipality as part of an investigation into various public works projects, including sidewalks, guard posts, and a parking lot. While municipal officials stated the documents were provided voluntarily, Secretary of Government Maximiliano Ostoich described the presence of the retrieval brigade as “exaggerated.”

Entities

Fernando Ostoich · Maximiliano Ostoich · Municipality of Comodoro Rivadavia · Public Prosecutor's Office · Comodoro Rivadavia Municipality

Timeline

13 days ago

[CRIME] 5 sources
Comodoro Rivadavia Municipality files seized by Prosecutor's Office
The Public Prosecutor's Office has seized four original files from the Comodoro Rivadavia Municipality regarding public works following a complaint by Councilor Omar Latancia.
21 days ago

[POLITICS] 2 sources
Comodoro Rivadavia court orders restoration of advertising for two media outlets
A court has ordered the Comodoro Rivadavia municipality to immediately restore advertising funds to Radio Del Sur and Argentarnoticias, ruling the previous suspension was arbitrary.

Sources

adnsur.com.ar · argentarnoticias.com.ar · ciperchile.cl · diariolavozdelchaco.com · inforama.com.ar · lapostacomodorense.com.ar · primerochaco.com · verificado.com.mx