Argentine Government’s Raid Demands on Journalists Threaten Press Freedom Amid Corruption Scandal

In a troubling move that raises alarms about press freedom and government overreach, the administration of Argentine President Javier Milei has requested judicial authorization to raid the digital news outlet Carnaval and the private residences of two prominent journalists. This action follows the unauthorized leak of audio recordings involving Karina Milei, the president’s sister and Secretary General of the Presidency. The government alleges these recordings were illegally obtained inside the Casa Rosada—the seat of executive power—and portrays their release as an orchestrated "attack" fueled by a "clumsy non-institutional intelligence operation." But one must ask: is this not a clear attempt...