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Milei Targeted by Projectiles at Campaign Stop Near Buenos Aires, Escorted to Safety

The president denies audio-based corruption claims against his sister, pledging legal action against the accuser.

Overview

  • Demonstrators in Lomas de Zamora threw stones and bottles at the presidential convoy during a campaign drive for October’s legislative elections.
  • Security removed Javier Milei from the scene without injury, while at least one female supporter was hurt and taken away by ambulance, according to reporters on site.
  • Protesters rallied over leaked recordings by former disability agency chief Diego Spagnuolo alleging that Karina Milei diverted funds intended for people with disabilities.
  • Javier Milei called the accusations false and said he would take the accuser to court to prove he lied.
  • Presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni blamed supporters of former president Cristina Kirchner for the attack in a post on X.