Overview

• Federal prosecutor Fernando Domínguez opened a money‑laundering probe of Deputy José Luis Espert over a US$200,000 transfer tied to Federico “Fred” Machado, following a complaint by Juan Grabois.
• The Supreme Court authorized Machado’s extradition to the United States to face narcotrafficking, money‑laundering and fraud charges, pending the executive branch’s administrative sign‑off.
• Under law 24.767, if the Foreign Ministry does not issue an explicit decision within 10 business days of receiving the case, extradition is deemed granted.
• Machado publicly acknowledged sending money and providing logistical support and flights to Espert during the 2019 campaign, and the legislator has already withdrawn from the Buenos Aires ballot.
• Parallel investigations continue into flights and the funds’ origin, while President Javier Milei faces criticism for sharing attorney Francisco Oneto with Machado and polls show damage to the ruling coalition.