Overview

• Security evacuated the president unharmed after projectiles struck his convoy in Lomas de Zamora, according to his spokesman.
• An AFP reporter observed bottles and plants thrown and skirmishes between supporters and opponents, with at least one Milei backer taken away by ambulance.
• Authorities temporarily detained two people in the clashes, local media reported.
• Government officials blamed Kirchnerismo and a state media secretary called it an assassination attempt, while Milei described an organized attack.
• The confrontation flared as audio by ex-ANDIS chief Diego Spagnuolo alleged kickbacks involving Karina Milei; the president denied the claims and vowed legal action, days before the Sept. 7 provincial vote and Oct. 26 midterms.