Overview

• La Nación published Bank of America records indicating Espert received US$200,000 from a company tied to Federico “Fred” Machado, who faces narcotrafficking accusations in the United States.
• After days of shifting explanations, Espert acknowledged the transfer and said he used Machado’s planes on numerous occasions, with reporting citing 35 flights.
• Milei praised the resignation as a “noble gesture,” said he does not doubt Espert’s honorability, and labeled the disclosures an opposition operation.
• The president said Diego Santilli will head La Libertad Avanza’s Buenos Aires ticket, with the Electoral Justice to handle formalities as many ballots are already printed.
• Opposition figures demanded investigations and pressed for consequences regarding Espert’s congressional roles, while the ruling coalition moves to contain reputational and logistical fallout before the midterms.