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Montevideo, May 31st 2025 - 09:52 UTC

Tag: LIBRA

  • Wednesday, April 30th 2025 - 10:27 UTC

    Francos defends Milei's involvement in $LIBRA cryptofiasco

    Francos also accused Congress of wanting to “set up a media court”

    Argentine Cabinet Chief Guillermo Francos denied before Congress Tuesday any involvement on the part of President Javier Milei in the $Libra cryptofiasco, saying the head of State had no link to the project and there was no state coordination or economic benefit.

  • Wednesday, February 26th 2025 - 10:28 UTC

    Milei fills Supreme Court vacancies by decree absent the Senate's consent

    The Senate had stalled its consent for the appointment of both judges for over a year

    Argentine President Javier Milei decided Tuesday to appoint Ariel Lijo and Manuel García-Mansilla to the Supreme Court (CSJN) by decree in a move that further dented his image following his U-turn in foreign policy regarding Ukraine and the $LIBRA cryptocurrency scandal, among other events that challenge La Libertad Avanza's (LLA) chances for this year's mid-term elections. The magistrate's appointment will be effective until the end of the next legislative term, as provided for in the Constitution in case of vacancies.

  • Monday, February 17th 2025 - 10:55 UTC

    Repercussions of Milei's support for cryptocurrency that vanishes

    The opposition is pushing for the President's impeachment in addition to filing criminal charges against him

    Argentine President Javier Milei is under heavy flak after praising the $LIBRA cryptocurrency token, which would boost the country's development from the private sector, only to vanish into thin air after many investors trusted in the advice of the head of State, who is also a graduate economist.