The economist Javier Milei generated controversy by promoting the cryptocurrency $LIBRA in Argentina through his social media. The post was deleted hours later, and Milei explained that he decided to remove it after discovering possible fraudulent activities linked to the cryptocurrency. President Claudia Sheinbaum called the incident "very serious" and criticized the promotion of private projects by public figures, pointing out a potential conflict of interest.
The U.S. Department of Justice launched an investigation into the cryptocurrency $LIBRA following numerous fraud allegations, linking the situation to Javier Milei. Sheinbaum stressed the importance of avoiding similar situations, mentioning the dissemination of fake videos created with Artificial Intelligence that make her appear to promote investments. These videos will be addressed in the 'Lie Detector' section of the morning conferences to inform the public.
Meanwhile, in Argentina, Milei had promoted a project that allegedly supported small Argentine businesses through the use of cryptocurrencies. This incident highlights the importance of transparency in investment promotion and the need for thorough investigation before publicly endorsing projects of this kind.
