Politics Country February 26, 2025

Controversial Appointments Shake Argentina's Supreme Court

The recent appointment of judges Lijo and García-Mansilla raises serious concerns in Argentina. Critics highlight past scandals and question President Milei's choices, sparking widespread debate about judicial integrity.


Controversial Appointments Shake Argentina's Supreme Court

In the midst of a climate of regression in the Republic, with serious implications for the future, the controversial decision to appoint a questioned judge to important positions such as the ARCA and the AFI arises. This situation raises questions about the insistence of politician Milei to support such a controversial and corrupt figure, and how this message is perceived both nationally and internationally.

Judge Ariel Lijo, with a reputation tarnished by numerous scandals, has acquired a status repudiated by opponents from all ideological currents, from the left to the right. However, his incorporation into the Supreme Court, through controversial methods, raises even more distrust in an organ considered the last guarantee of justice in the country.

Meanwhile, Javier Milei, known for his battles on social media, faces a declining trend in his popularity, even losing support from state bots and trolls. Recent events, such as his connection to the $LIBRA financial scandal and his controversial interview with Jonatan Viale, have tarnished his public image and generated discontent among the population.

The "by commission" appointment of judges Lijo and García-Mansilla to the Supreme Court has generated controversy, especially due to Lijo's questionable reputation and the manner in which they were appointed. In this context, the integrity of the Supreme judges as guarantors of justice in the country has been called into question, as they are expected to be impeccable individuals with a reputation free of scandals, a situation that is not reflected in Lijo.