Milei administration in Argentina blocks journalist access to Casa Rosada
Summary
The government of Argentina’s President Javier Milei has blocked journalists from using fingerprint access to enter the presidential palace, Casa Rosada, following accusations that some reporters illegally filmed inside. This move is part of broader new restrictions on the press, which critics say are limiting freedom of expression in Argentina.Key Facts
- Journalists were unable to enter the Casa Rosada using their usual fingerprint scans.
- Argentina’s Secretariat of Communication said this was a security measure after a complaint about illegal spying.
- Two journalists from channel TN were accused of secretly filming restricted areas inside the palace.
- President Milei called the journalists involved “repugnant trash” and criticized much of the press.
- The government has previously limited journalists’ access to certain rooms and restricted public release of government documents.
- Media groups report a sharp decline in press freedom in Argentina since President Milei took office in 2023.
- An Argentine lawmaker filed a criminal complaint against Milei over barring journalists from the palace.
- Critics warn these actions threaten freedom of expression and recall past periods of repression in Argentina.
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