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Opposition Seeks Espert’s Removal From Budget Committee After U.S. Probe Allegation

Opposition leaders aim to force a floor decision next week, with a referral to Constitutional Affairs still considered likely.

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José Luis Espert presidente la comisión de Presupuesto en la cámara de Diputados.
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Overview

  • José Luis Espert remained in the chair and did not address calls to step down during a tense Budget Committee meeting ahead of presentations by Treasury officials.
  • The removal push cites reporting from a U.S. investigation alleging Espert received $200,000 from businessman Fred Machado, an accusation Espert has not answered in the committee.
  • Deputies from UxP, the Civic Coalition, Desarrollo y Coherencia, the left, Encuentro Federal, and Democracia para Siempre filed the request, while La Libertad Avanza defended Espert.
  • The UCR and PRO blocs did not take public positions during the meeting, underscoring fluid alliances around control of the committee that will steer the 2026 budget debate.
  • UxP’s Germán Martínez said 27 legislators already back the removal bid, and opponents plan to seek a plenary vote next Wednesday even as a procedural detour to Constitutional Affairs is anticipated.