Overview

• After a late‑night meeting at the presidential residence, José Luis Espert signaled he will stay on the ballot, posting, “No me bajo nada,” despite internal pushback in La Libertad Avanza and allied PRO figures.
• A Bank of America record entered in a U.S. case shows a US$200,000 transfer dated January 22, 2020 to Espert, which he says was part of legitimate private consulting, rejecting any illicit conduct.
• Presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni said Espert must keep providing explanations, reflecting growing distance from parts of the government even as Javier Milei voiced support.
• Lawmakers are weighing disciplinary options under Articles 66 and 70 of the Constitution, and the opposition plans to move on his removal from the Budget Committee in an upcoming lower‑house session.
• LLA campaigns have trimmed media exposure across provinces over the fallout, and contingency talk notes that if Espert stepped aside, second‑placed Karen Reichardt would effectively lead the Buenos Aires list due to ballot timing constraints.