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Argentina Bans 60 Journalists From Casa Rosada
The move follows a criminal complaint over alleged illegal espionage and affects about 60 reporters, according to government and press groups.
- On Thursday, the government of President Javier Milei blocked accredited journalists from entering Casa Rosada, citing an incident of "illegal espionage" after a military complaint.
- Following a report featuring footage of Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni recorded with smart glasses, Milei posted a photo of two journalists calling them "DISGUSTING TRASH" on Wednesday.
- Communications director Javier Lanari announced on X that fingerprint access for journalists was removed as a "preventative measure," preventing a Reuters journalist from entering Thursday morning.
- Accredited journalists published a statement calling the decision "unjustified," arguing it "suggests an explicit attack on press freedom, the practice of journalism, and the public's right to access information."
- Press freedom groups warn of deteriorating relations as President Milei has repeatedly clashed with reporters on social media since taking office in December 2023.
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El Periódico
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The government of Argentine President Javier Miley has blocked journalists' access to the seat of executive power in Casa Rosada, in an unprecedented move condemned by the media, journalist associations and the opposition, the Spanish agency EFE reports today.
For reasons of »national security«, the Argentine government restricts access to numerous journalists. Video recordings had previously been published.
The government of the president of Argentina, Javier Milei, has blocked on Thursday the access of the press to the headquarters of the Executive in an unprecedented decision that was repudiated by journalists, the media and the political opposition. Without prior notice, the Government disabled the register of fingerprints that allowed some 60 accredited journalists from different national and foreign media to enter the Casa Rosada, headquarters…
Deutsche Welle
Ultimo Cable - Noticias del MundoOn espionage charges, the government erased the fingerprint record that allowed some 60 accredited journalists to enter the presidential headquarters.
In Argentina, President Javier Milei suspended the access of accredited journalists to Casa Rosada, the seat of the executive in Buenos Aires, on Wednesday, 22 April. A decision presented as a "preventive" measure in the context of an investigation for "illegal espionage". Journalists' trade unions denounce an attack on press freedom.
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