The heads of the Senate and the Chamber of Deputies, Victoria Villarruel and Martín Menem, respectively, confirmed the restrictions for accredited press photographers covering the Legislative Assembly next Saturday, where Javier Milei's participation is expected. Through a joint resolution, it is established that photographers must remain in specific designated areas, in two side boxes in the second-floor gallery, away from the hemicycle.
Historically, photographers could take images inside the chamber, but now this possibility is restricted, being replaced in the first-floor balcony by diplomatic staff. This measure is justified for security reasons, although it has not been clarified why journalists would pose a danger in this context. Representatives of the opposition and various political forces have expressed their discontent with this decision, arguing that it violates press freedom and transparency in democracy.
In light of this situation, national deputy of Unión por la Patria, Eduardo Valdés, presented a resolution project to demand that the first-floor boxes be ceded to accredited press workers. Other legislators joined this request, warning about the risks of limiting journalistic activity in such a highly relevant institutional event as the Legislative Assembly.
On the other hand, official sources from the Chamber of Deputies assert that they are working to ensure that journalists can carry out their work without restrictions in the chamber, despite the change in location. The importance of making the event accessible not only for legislators and officials but also for society as a whole through journalistic work that ensures broad and plural dissemination is emphasized.
