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Opposition Revives $LIBRA Inquiry in Congress and Elects Ferraro to Lead

The walkout signaled an administration intent to contest the revived panel’s timetable.

Overview

  • After months of a 14–14 stalemate, opposition blocs used a newly approved tie‑break rule to reopen the 28‑member committee and unanimously choose Maximiliano Ferraro of the Coalición Cívica as president.
  • La Libertad Avanza and allied deputies exited before the vote and said they will impugn the process, claiming the commission’s term lapsed and the selection mechanism violates proportional representation.
  • Weekly meetings were set for Tuesdays at 16:00 starting next week to adopt internal rules and pursue measures of proof, with the vice presidency left vacant and Juan Marino (Unión por la Patria) named secretary.
  • The probe will examine potential political responsibility tied to the $LIBRA promotion involving President Javier Milei and his sister Karina Milei, with possible citings that include Karina and CNV chief Roberto Silva.
  • Reports differ on the deadline for a final report, with several outlets citing November 10 and others November 30, pointing to further procedural disputes.