Milei celebrates $LIBRA acquittal and attacks journalists

President Javier Milei celebrated his acquittal in the $LIBRA cryptocurrency case during the annual gala of the Faro Foundation. He stated that justice had put things back in their place and exposed a political and media operation aimed at damaging the presidency.

Milei accused several journalists of being bribed, corrupt, and serial manufacturers of political operations. He specifically named Hugo Alconada Mon, Carlos Pagni, Paulino Rodrigues, Natalia Volosin, and Luis Novaresio.

“The ones who have to be burned at the stake are the sons of bitches.”

The president said those who should be burned at the stake are the sons of bitches. He added that those who spread lies would not receive mercy in Argentina.

Opposition leaders from Peronism, the UCR, Civic Coalition, and Pro condemned the remarks and expressed solidarity with the press. Libertarian deputy Silvana Giudici also distanced herself from the president's attack.

Giudici stated that the work of journalists is to investigate, dissent, and publish information with absolute freedom. She said she has always defended the press as a factor of balance and counterweight to power.

Maximiliano Ferraro, president of the Civic Coalition, said those who investigate corruption are not sons of bitches. He warned that power is not eternal and that no one is guaranteed impunity.

Cameras showed high-ranking government officials smiling and applauding during the president's speech.