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Menem Labels Rial–Federico Meeting an Informal Encounter, Not a Commission Session

His clarification underscores unresolved claims of state pressure under a court order restricting publication of leaked audios.

Overview

  • Martín Menem said the gathering lacked formal citation, administrative support, an agenda, and any resulting dictamen or resolution.
  • The urgent meeting was called by Christian Castillo, vice‑president of the Freedom of Expression commission, with the commission’s titular María Emilia Orozco absent.
  • Journalists Jorge Rial and Mauro Federico alleged intimidation, including home raids and phone seizures, after publishing audios tied to the presidency.
  • A judicial injunction sought by Karina Milei remains in force and blocks further dissemination of the leaked recordings.
  • The Executive promotes a narrative that the leaks stem from an illicit espionage operation linked to kirchnerismo, which Federico rejects along with claims of foreign intelligence ties.