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Argentine Opposition Advances Karina Milei Interpellation, Seeks to Oust Two Committee Chiefs

The drive stems from leaked recordings on alleged ANDIS kickbacks, turning a judicial case into a battle over congressional control.

Overview

  • Deputies on the Health Committee approved three interpellation rulings to summon Karina Milei, Chief of Cabinet Guillermo Francos and Health Minister Mario Lugones.
  • Opposition blocs unified procedures to set a date for debate at the next lower-house session and accuse committee leaders of blocking oversight.
  • The push targets Nicolás Mayoraz (Asuntos Constitucionales) and José Luis Espert (Presupuesto) for removal from their chairs over alleged stalling.
  • An accompanying information request focuses on ANDIS contracting, including deals with Suizo Argentina, the supplier registry and references to alleged kickbacks.
  • Government allies argue the matter is before the courts, and Chamber president Martín Menem defended Karina Milei while suggesting the leaked audio was recorded illegally.