The $LIBRA Scandal Unfolds: Milei’s Legal Team Appointment Pending
Amidst the chaos and controversy surrounding the $LIBRA cryptofiasco, questions loom over who will defend President Javier Milei in his legal battle. Despite calls for Justice Minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona to step in, the Argentine Government clarified that he would not be shifting his focus from his duties at the Ministry of Justice. Instead, the Anticorruption Office and judiciary authorities were tasked with delving into the intricacies of the case, as stated by Spokesman Manuel Adorni. The pressing issue remains Milei’s legal representation, with his legal team yet to be established.
The unfolding saga has not deterred Milei from pursuing his scheduled engagements in the United States this week. The Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), taking place from February 19 to 22, awaits his presence, where monumental encounters with figures like Elon Musk, Kristalina Georgieva, and Ajay Benga are anticipated. Milei’s address at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is poised to draw attention, especially with the concurrent CPAC appearance of former US President Donald Trump. Notably, Milei’s travel arrangements involve the utilization of the Presidential ARG01 Boeing 757 aircraft for this transcontinental journey.
Looking back at Milei’s political trajectory, his association with CoinX in 2021 prompts scrutiny. Initially hailed as a financial savior amidst economic turbulence, CoinX’s fall from grace exposed it as a fraudulent scheme, resulting in substantial losses for unsuspecting investors. The subsequent ban on CoinX’s operations by Argentina’s National Securities Commission (CNV) foreboded the $LIBRA debacle, leaving a trail of disillusionment in its wake.
Meanwhile, the legal realm is abuzz with Attorney Gregorio Dalbón’s bid to bar Milei from exiting the country during the ongoing investigation, citing his alleged involvement in the cryptocurrency debacle. As speculations swirl about informal discussions between Milei and Trump at the CPAC event, optimism emanates from Casa Rosada sources, buoyed by Trump’s public show of support amidst the turmoil.
In the wake of these unfolding events, Milei is slated to return to Buenos Aires on Sunday morning, his next steps shrouded in uncertainty as the $LIBRA saga continues to unravel.
As the spotlight intensifies on Milei’s entanglement in the $LIBRA scandal, the road ahead remains murky, fraught with legal complexities and political entanglements. Stay tuned as this high-stakes saga unfurls, with implications that ripple far beyond Argentina’s borders.
