Milei Governance Accuses Past Government of Shielding Kirchner-linked Businesses

Buenos Aires, Argentina – In a move that has sent shockwaves through Argentine politics, the Milei administration has accused a previous government of establishing a network within the Federal Administration of Public Revenues (AFIP) to protect 50 companies linked to prominent Peronist figures and businessmen.

This explosive claim, however, directly contradicts ancient context. In 2016, the Mauricio Macri administration, not the Kirchnerist faction, was in power.

The Milei governmentS assertion hinges on a list of 50 companies allegedly targeted for persecution during the Macri era. This echoes a 2020 exposé by the newspaper Página/12, which revealed that AFIP officials under Macri had accused the administration of orchestrating a systematic “fiscal harassment” campaign against former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, her children, and numerous business associates.

The Página/12 report detailed the alleged formation of “task forces” within the AFIP,which operated outside legal boundaries to compile incriminating files against targeted individuals and companies. These actions reportedly included violating the AFIP’s neutrality,withholding notifications from investigated parties,fabricating calculations,and breaching taxpayer confidentiality.

The Milei administration’s current accusations specifically name companies linked to Lázaro Báez, construction firms involved in public works projects, the Ciccone brothers (owners of a well-known printing company), Cristina, Florencia, and Máximo Kirchner (and their family’s hotel businesses, Hotesur and Los Sauces), Oil Combustibles, Electroingeniería, and even Alejandro Vandenbroele, who testified against former Vice President Amado Boudou.

Echoes of “Fiscal Harassment”

The Milei administration claims this alleged protection network within the AFIP was established in 2016. however, this timeline is disputed.During that year, the AFIP was headed by Alberto Abad and Leandro C.

Kirchner-Linked Businesses Named

The list of companies allegedly shielded by the network includes prominent names associated with Kirchnerism, raising questions about potential political motivations behind the alleged protection.

timeline Troubles

The conflicting timelines presented by the Milei administration and the Página/12 report have fueled confusion and debate.

The Battle Lines are Drawn

The Milei administration’s accusations have ignited a fierce political battle, with opposition figures accusing the government of attempting to rewrite history and distract from its own economic policies. The controversy is likely to intensify as investigations into the alleged network proceed.

AFIP Audit Exposes Troubling Allegations of Political Targeting Under Macri

Buenos Aires, Argentina – A bombshell audit by Argentina’s Federal Administration of Public Revenues (AFIP) has revealed disturbing allegations of politically motivated targeting of businesses and individuals during the previous administration of Mauricio Macri. The audit, conducted under the current government, paints a picture of an agency weaponized for political gain, violating core principles of fairness and due process.

The audit found that AFIP officials under the Macri government abandoned their ethical duty of neutrality, actively undermining the principle of treating all taxpayers equally.

“The mandate to act in good faith and the norm of equal treatment for all taxpayers were violated,” the audit concluded.

One particularly egregious example cited in the report involves the handling of the tax affairs of the Kirchner family. The audit revealed that the family was not even notified of the investigations against them, with official correspondence sent to outdated addresses instead of their known location in the senate. This purposeful obfuscation, the audit suggests, was a calculated move to operate in secrecy.

“By not notifying them, they violated due process,” the audit stated, highlighting a crucial breach of legal procedure.

The audit further alleges the creation of specialized teams within AFIP, staffed with individuals aligned with the Macri administration’s political ideology. These “task forces,” reminiscent of the repressive squads that operated during argentina’s military dictatorship,were tasked with pursuing specific groups and individuals,directly contradicting the AFIP’s obligation to remain impartial.

The audit also uncovered thousands of irregular entries into the AFIP database, raising serious concerns about violations of taxpayer confidentiality. These revelations add fuel to the fire of existing allegations of a coordinated effort to persecute political opponents during the Macri era. The audit’s findings align with reports of a “judicial table” operating within the Casa Rosada, which allegedly used the AFIP, along with the intelligence agency (then known as the AFI) and a network of federal judges in Comodoro Py, to target perceived adversaries.

The audit’s findings directly contradict recent claims by ARCA, the newly rebranded AFIP, that a list of companies it recently “discovered” was intended for protective purposes. Critics point out that the aggressive pursuit of many of these businesses during the Macri era resulted in detentions and the judicial intervention of numerous companies, effectively crippling their operations.

The audit’s revelations have sent shockwaves through Argentina,reigniting debate about the politicization of state institutions and the erosion of democratic norms under the previous administration.

Milei administration Accuses Past Government of Shielding Kirchnerist Businesses

Buenos Aires, Argentina – A bombshell accusation from the Milei administration has ignited a political firestorm, alleging that the previous government established a network within the Federal Administration of public Revenues (AFIP) to protect 50 companies linked to prominent Peronist figures and businessmen in 2016.

The claim, however, instantly sparked controversy due to a glaring inconsistency. In 2016, the Mauricio Macri administration, not the Kirchnerist faction, held power.

Ironically, the Milei government’s assertion echoes a 2020 exposé by the newspaper Página/12. The report revealed allegations of systematic “fiscal harassment” against former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, her children, and numerous business associates during the Macri era.

According to Página/12,AFIP officials under Macri allegedly created “task forces” operating outside legal boundaries. These task forces were accused of compiling incriminating files through questionable means, including violating the AFIP’s neutrality, withholding notifications from investigated parties, fabricating calculations, and breaching taxpayer confidentiality.

The Milei administration explicitly named companies allegedly shielded by the purported network, including:

Companies linked to Lázaro Báez
Construction firms involved in public works projects
The Ciccone brothers’ printing company
cristina, Florencia, and Máximo Kirchner (and their family’s hotel businesses, Hotesur and los Sauces)
oil Combustibles
Electroingeniería
* Alejandro Vandenbroele, who testified against former Vice President Amado Boudou

The Casa Rosada claims this protection network was established in 2016. This timeline is highly disputed. During that year, the AFIP was led by Alberto Abad and Leandro Cuccioli, both closely aligned with Macri’s PRO party. This makes the idea of a Kirchnerist-led protection network within the AFIP during Macri’s presidency appear highly improbable.

The Milei administration’s accusation is sure to ignite a fierce political debate. Kirchnerist blocs are likely to decry it as a politically motivated attack, while Macrista supporters may question its legitimacy. As the controversy unfolds, it remains to be seen whether concrete evidence will emerge to support the Milei government’s claims.

Milei Government Accuses Previous Governance of Shielding Kirchner-Linked Businesses

Buenos Aires, Argentina – The Milei administration has levelled explosive accusations, claiming that a previous government established a network within the Federal Administration of Public Revenues (AFIP) to protect 50 companies linked to prominent Peronist figures and businessmen. This claim, however, collides with existing historical context.

Contradictory Claims and Timeline Discrepancies

The milei government asserts this network was established in 2016, a time when the Mauricio Macri administration, not the Kirchnerist faction, held power. This directly contradicts a 2020 exposé by the newspaper Página/12 which revealed accusations of “fiscal harassment” against former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner,her children,and associates during the Macri era.

The Página/12 report detailed the alleged formation of “task forces” within the AFIP under Macri, accused of operating outside legal boundaries to compile incriminating files against targeted individuals and companies. This reportedly included violating AFIP neutrality, withholding notifications, fabricating calculations, and breaching taxpayer confidentiality.

The Milei administration’s accusations specifically name companies linked to Lázaro Báez, construction firms involved in public works, the Ciccone brothers, the Kirchner family’s businesses (Hotesur and Los Sauces), Oil Combustibles, Electroingeniería, and Alejandro Vandenbroele.

Political Controversy and Heated Debates

The conflicting timelines presented by both the Milei administration and the Página/12 report have sparked confusion and heated debate within Argentina’s political landscape.

Opposition figures have accused the Milei government of attempting to rewrite history and divert attention from its own economic policies. The controversy is highly likely to intensify as investigations into the alleged network proceed.

AFIP Audit Reveals Troubling allegations of Political Targeting Under Macri

Adding fuel to the fire,a recent AFIP audit conducted under the current government has unearthed troubling allegations of politically motivated targeting during the Macri administration.

The audit found that AFIP officials under Macri:

• abandoned their ethical duty of neutrality,
• violated due process by withholding notifications from the Kirchner family,
• created politically aligned “task forces” to target specific individuals and groups,
• engaged in irregular database entries, perhaps violating taxpayer confidentiality.

These revelations have reignited discussions about the use of state institutions for political gain and the importance of maintaining the independence and integrity of public agencies like the AFIP.