Argentina's Milei Sacks Head of Disability Agency Amid Corruption Investigation

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Above: Argentine President Javier Milei and his sister, Karina, in Buenos Aires on April 30, 2025. Image copyright: Tomas Cuesta/Getty Images

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The Spin

Left narrative

This new corruption scandal further reveals the hypocrisy of Milei's anti-establishment rhetoric while his inner circle enriches itself through government contracts. The leaked recordings expose a systematic bribery network reaching the highest levels of his administration, contradicting his promise to clean up Argentine politics.

Mercopress

Right narrative

Milei's swift action demonstrates zero tolerance for corruption. As soon as allegations surfaced, the president fired the disability agency chief and ordered a thorough audit, showing his commitment to transparency. This is a decisive response to protect Argentina from anyone exploiting public resources for personal benefits.

La Derecha Diario

Cynical narrative

Given the timing of the allegations, with local elections in Buenos Aires and national midterms just around the corner, these allegations could either be true or the latest example of smear campaign tactics that have long been a defining characteristic of Argentine politics. However, it's economic success — or the lack of it — that will determine the elections.

Buenos Aires Times