The Government of the City of Buenos Aires has decided to appear as a plaintiff in the case and to challenge Judge Karina Andrade due to her decision to release those detained after the incidents that occurred during the march of retirees and football fans near the Congress last Wednesday. The city's Minister of Justice, Gabino Tapia, when talking to Radio Rivadavia, highlighted that the magistrate shows a tendency towards garantism, which favors those who commit infractions or crimes to the detriment of those who respect the law. Tapia described the events as an attack on the institutions and an aggression against the people of Buenos Aires.
He emphasized that those responsible for the disturbances and damages, both individuals and possible organizations behind them, will be sought to take responsibility for the harm caused to the city. Tapia stressed that what happened was not a legitimate demonstration, but an attack not only on federal institutions but on all the city's inhabitants.
Regarding Judge Andrade's decision to release the detainees, the minister expressed his stance in favor of enforcing the law and putting an end to garantism and the so-called "revolving door" that exists in the judiciary. He criticized the magistrate's argument about the constitutional right to demonstrate, asserting that the events of Wednesday were acts of violence coordinated by organizations. He also questioned the management of procedural deadlines by the judge and estimated that the damages caused to the city amount to more than 400 million pesos.
The minister detailed the damages caused, which include the destruction of urban furniture, public roads, and commercial establishments. He also expressed his concern over the judge's argument justifying the release of the detainees based on the constitutional right to demonstrate, given that the events did not fall within a legitimate protest.
