The Chamber of Deputies’ Political Trial Commission formalized on April 6 a set of ten impeachment requests against President Javier Milei and members of his cabinet, citing various allegations of misconduct.
The significance of these proceedings lies in the range and seriousness of the accusations, which include alleged malfeasance related to the $Libra cryptocurrency scandal, bribery within Andis (the National Agency for Disability), non-compliance with university funding laws, and controversial foreign policy decisions involving Israel, the United States, and Iran.
Among those who have filed complaints are legislators from different political groups. Juan Marino, Agustina Propato, Aldo Leiva, and Germán MartÃnez from Unión por la Patria; Natalia de la Sota from Defendamos Córdoba; Esteban Paulón from Provincias Unidas; as well as left-wing representatives Vanina Biassi, Néstor Pitrola, and Romina del Plá have all submitted or expanded upon existing removal petitions. The commission is now chaired by libertarian deputy Lilia Lemoine with support from loyalist deputies—a move seen as an effort to shield the president.
One critical front involves investigations into Milei’s promotion of a cryptocurrency project that resulted in significant financial losses. This led to a congressional investigative committee summoning both Milei and his sister for questioning. “The act by which he misused presidential authority to present what was technically similar to a memecoin designed for fraudulent purposes known as rug pull” is at the center of Marino’s expanded complaint. Meanwhile, Pitrola and Del Plá described “serious acts” that they say position the government “as a direct agent of frauds… even violating formal limits of the current political regime.” Their filing also cites decrees such as DNU 70/23 that repealed over 300 laws.
Further complaints focus on statements made by Milei regarding sovereignty over the Malvinas Islands (Falklands), which some lawmakers argue violate constitutional clauses protecting national territory. Other requests target Argentina’s alignment with U.S. and Israeli military actions without congressional approval.
Disability rights are another point: Pablo Todero accused Milei’s administration of failing to comply with disability emergency laws amid reports about cuts in services and alleged bribery within Andis.
Despite these developments, opposition lawmakers remain skeptical about progress given that pro-government deputies control most seats on the commission. However, some suggest strategies exist—such as forcing debates on sensitive issues—that could disrupt traditional stalling tactics.
