The Chamber of Deputies blocked several motions on April 8 that sought to discuss issues outside the official agenda during a special session convened to address the Glacier Law. Among the proposals rejected was one by Maximiliano Ferraro, who called for the body to take a position on the Libra case involving President Javier Milei.
Ferraro’s motion received 125 votes in favor and 116 against, but it did not reach the two-thirds majority required to open debate. Ferraro also questioned prosecutor Eduardo Taiano’s performance regarding recent revelations in connection with the case.
In another attempt, Deputy Paula Penacca requested that Chief of Cabinet Manuel Adorni be summoned over suspicions of illicit enrichment. This motion gained 124 affirmative votes and 118 negative ones but similarly failed due to lack of special majority support among those present.
Additionally, motions submitted by Romina del Plá and Lorena Pokoik seeking condemnation of press censorship were dismissed. These initiatives argued that information belongs to citizens rather than government officials but were blocked by members of the ruling party and their allies, who enforced adherence to the pre-established order of business.
The decisions highlight ongoing tensions within Argentina’s lower house regarding oversight efforts and media freedom as lawmakers remain divided along political lines.
