Overview

• Federal Prosecutor Oscar Gutiérrez Eguía determined that posts from Milei’s verified X account carry the weight of official presidential acts due to the gray check mark designation.
• Judge Alberto Recondo confirmed federal jurisdiction over the case and formally notified the president, initiating a five-day deadline for a written defense.
• If Milei does not submit his response, Recondo will have 48 hours to decide whether to compel removal of the February repost aimed at 12-year-old influencer Ian Moche.
• The ruling underscores legal limits on distinguishing personal commentary from official communications by a head of state.
• The outcome is expected to set a precedent for the federal investigation into Milei’s promotion of the #LIBRA cryptocurrency as part of his presidential duties.