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Federal Court Sets Oct. 27 Hearing on Compelling Testimony in $LIBRA Inquiry

The appellate panel will weigh whether judges can authorize forcing absentees to appear before the House investigation.

Overview

  • Judge Marcelo Martínez de Giorgi granted the congressional commission's appeal, sending the dispute over compulsory appearances to the Federal Chamber.
  • Sala I scheduled an in‑person hearing for October 27 to hear arguments before deciding if courts may order officials to be brought by force to testify.
  • Officials who skipped prior summonses include presidential secretary Karina Milei, Anti‑Corruption Office head Alejandro Melik, Justice Minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona, and former UTI lead Florencia Zicavo.
  • The commission faces a November 9 deadline to issue its report as it continues evidence‑gathering and seeks access to the judicial case file.
  • Exchange cooperation has been uneven, with Binance providing data that identified Mauricio Novelli in relevant wallet activity, while lawmakers criticize the criminal probe as slow since March.