The text established a special regime for the perception, retention, and/or self-retention of social security contributions. During an interview, Javier Milei compared Claudio "Chiqui" Tapia to Nicolás Maduro, pointing out similarities between the AFA and Venezuela. He referred to the decision of the General Inspection of Justice to invalidate the advance of the elections proposed by Tapia.
Despite the IGJ's declaration of invalidity of the call, Claudio Tapia was re-elected as president of the AFA. Following this event, Milei announced that an analysis of the AFA's accounts would be advanced amid suspicions of manipulation. Additionally, legal details are being finalized to remove benefits from the associated clubs.
Milei criticized the opaque management within the AFA, mentioning that Argentina has the potential for a league of better quality. It is expected that irregularities within the AFA will be investigated, although it has not been specified which state body will carry out the process. In parallel, the Government is reviewing the institution's figures and plans to publish a decree that would eliminate benefits in the payment of social charges for affiliated clubs.
Regarding the intervention of the AFA, it is reported that the decree signed last year would be temporarily suspended. For his part, Milei insisted on the implementation of Sports Anonymous Societies and the importance of allowing the election of forms of association. The President pointed out that the elections for the re-election of Claudio Tapia were irregularly advanced and that the case will continue in Justice. The dispute between the Government and the AFA seems to be escalating with these events.
