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Rial and Federico Testify in Congress, Deny Foreign-Intel Links in ANDIS Audio Scandal

The prosecutor’s inquiry proceeds under constitutional protections for journalistic sources.

Overview

  • An opposition-led Freedom of Expression Commission heard the journalists after the Presidency sought searches of their homes and the Carnaval streaming channel.
  • Rial and Federico rejected alleged ties to Russian or Venezuelan intelligence and said their material comes from sources inside the disability agency.
  • Both announced they will release additional recordings related to ANDIS despite a precautionary order issued by Judge Alejandro Marianello.
  • Federal prosecutor Carlos Stornelli requested an investigation into the Government’s complaint over an alleged illegal intelligence operation and warned investigators cannot probe reporters’ sources.
  • The leaked audios, including recordings attributed to former ANDIS chief Diego Spagnuolo and a clip of Karina Milei, ignited allegations of kickbacks and procurement irregularities.