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Attack on Milei’s Lomas de Zamora Caravan Forces Evacuation, Two Arrested

Officials blamed kirchnerismo with the government reporting no injuries.

Espert, Milei y Karina, a salvo
Lomas de Zamora: Espert huye en moto luego de que atacaron piedrazos a la caravana de Javier Milei - (Foto Agencia NA)
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Overview

  • Stones and bottles were thrown at the vehicle carrying President Javier Milei, Karina Milei and José Luis Espert on Av. Hipólito Yrigoyen near Plaza Grigera, prompting an urgent withdrawal to Olivos.
  • Police reported two detentions linked to the incident, and media published video showing projectiles passing close to the presidential entourage.
  • Government spokesman Manuel Adorni said there were no injuries, while Espert stated a presidential photographer was struck, leaving the injury account in dispute.
  • Espert was evacuated from the area on a motorcycle as the remainder of the event was suspended and the caravan dispersed under security escort.
  • La Libertad Avanza said the campaign will proceed, with attention now on the planned Buenos Aires push before the Sept. 7 vote and tensions heightened by the ANDIS audio scandal.