The Government referred to the separation of powers and declared that it is not appropriate to ask for explanations from the new Supreme Court judge, Manuel García-Mansilla, for voting against the request for leave from the candidate to join the highest court, Ariel Lijo. One of President Javier Milei's main collaborators emphasized this stance when speaking with accredited journalists at Casa Rosada.
"It is not appropriate," asserted the official when asked if they would contact García-Mansilla after his unexpected vote against the Government's interests. The new member of the Court, proposed by the Government, surprised many by voting against the request supported by the ruling party for Lijo's entry into the court.
"Manuel is a prudent judge who always votes in accordance with the law," added the government source to try to calm the confusion caused by García-Mansilla's decision. In some sectors, it was interpreted that his vote sought to distance himself from the perception that he would be the Government's representative on the Court.
Lijo's nomination was about to be addressed in the Senate during extraordinary sessions, but it did not occur due to an agreement between Lijo and the Kirchnerism. Now, the ruling party will again try to push for discussion on the nomination in the upper house.
