News of fraud

Milei’s crypto scandal led to losses for 86% of traders

19-02-2025 23:17 Estimated 86% of crypto traders that took positions in a memecoin endorsed by President Javier Milei ended up losing money, according to research firm.

'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL

$LIBRA scandal: Multi-million-dollar civil lawsuit in US 'being prepared'

19-02-2025 16:37 New York law firm has already gathered more than 200 clients from Argentina, the United States, Europe and Asia for a possible class-action suit, according to 'La Nación' report.

GOVERNMENT COUP

Brazil prosecutor charges Bolsonaro over failed coup plot

19-02-2025 14:47 Brazil's attorney general charged ex-president Jair Bolsonaro for an alleged coup attempt, including approval of a plan to poison his political rival amidst the 2022 election.

'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL

Explainer: ‘Cryptogate’ scandal involving Milei and Argentina

18-02-2025 17:49 Last Friday evening, Argentina's President Javier Milei promoted (or “shared,” according to his version of events) information about the ‘$LIBRA’ memecoin on social media. Just a few hours later, he was regretting the post.

POLITICS

Milei denies role in 'cryptogate' as prosecutors launch probe

18-02-2025 08:49 President denies promoting 'Libra' cryptocurrency that crashed last Friday, sparking huge losses for investors and prompting a flood of complaints.

'CRYPTOGATE' SCANDAL

Milei denies wrongdoing in his first defence of crypto debacle

18-02-2025 08:34 President Javier Milei denies wrongdoing in cryptocurrency scandal that’s dented his reputation, triggering lawsuits and even calls for his impeachment.

‘CRYPTOGATE’ SCANDAL

Investigation to probe Milei’s conduct over 'cryptogate'

17-02-2025 15:34 Judge María Servini assigned probe into President’s conduct in launch of ‘$LIBRA’ cryptocurrency; Government announces its own investigation into scandal.

POLITICS & ECONOMY

Milei stumbles into crypto memecoin scandal before US trip

17-02-2025 14:27 President Javier Milei's government launches probe after Libra debacle; La Libertad Avanza leader hoping to meet Trump, secure fresh IMF funds in Washington.

ELECTION DENIAL

Ecuador's president claims 'irregularities' in first vote

11-02-2025 16:38 Ecuador President Daniel Noboa blames inconclusive first-round vote on unsubstantiated polling "irregularities" as he and leftist rival Luisa González advance to runoff election set for April 13.

Constitutional Reform

Maduro sets 'public debate' on constitutional reform

29-01-2025 11:40 Days after his swearing-in for a third term in office amid allegations of electoral fraud, President Nicolás Maduro pledges to "integrate the popular power" into Venezuela's constitution.

COURTS

Alberto Fernández appears before judge in insurance fraud case

27-11-2024 17:36 Veteran Peronist leader appears in court as an indicted witness under framework of investigation into alleged corruption scheme involving contracting of state insurance policies.

Pyramid schemes

Massive scams reported as 'Ponzidemia' grips Argentina

28-10-2024 14:49 A plague of pyramid schemes are sweeping the nation and draining the pockets of struggling Argentines, costing thousands of people their savings.

LATIN AMERICA

Paraguay's abundant hydropower draws crypto miners, legal and not

30-08-2024 11:02 In the Paraguayan city of Hernandarias, a data centre with rows upon rows of supercomputers stands as a testament to a burgeoning crypto-mining sector attracted by the country's abundance of cheap, green electricity.

VENEZUELA ELECTIONS 2024

Argentina 'disregards' Maduro’s 'fradulent' victory claim

30-07-2024 15:29 Foreign Ministry in Buenos Aires condemns actions of the Venezuelan head of state, alleging Nicolás Maduro has "once again disdained the will of the Venezuelan people."

VENEZUELA ELECTIONS 2024

Venezuela’s opposition says it has proof of election fraud

30-07-2024 14:55 Venezuela’s opposition says it can prove that Edmundo González won Sunday’s election and defeated President Nicolás Maduro.

Corruption & the Courts

Ex-president Alberto Fernández formally indicted for fraud

06-03-2024 15:46 Federal prosecutor Ramiro González formally indicts ex-president Alberto Fernández and other former officials on charges of fraud in insurance contracts awarded by the ANSES social security administration.

BRAZILIAN COURTS

Bolsonaro to surrender passport as Brazil probes 'coup'

08-02-2024 12:33 Probe into Bolsonaro supporters' invasion of the presidential palace, Congress and Supreme Court in January 2023 continues.

ELECTIONS 2023

La Libertad Avanza walk back election fraud claims

17-11-2023 17:14 Libertarian party’s lawyer presents Twitter screenshots and press clippings to support allegations of irregularities, but says LLA isn’t denouncing fraud but seeking greater precautions.

ELECTION 2023: RUN-OFF

Concern over libertarian fraud claims with tight run-off expected

17-11-2023 07:20 Argentines go to the polls on Sunday to decide if Sergio Massa or Javier Milei will be the country’s next president; Libertarian’s party raises spectre of fraud with ‘irregularities’ and ballots claims but electoral authorities say they are unfounded.

ELECTION 2023

Milei’s followers stir up spectre of fraud on social networks

09-11-2023 10:21 Echoing the elections of Donald Trump in the United States and Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil, Argentina now becomes the latest country to battle unfounded electoral fraud claims.

POPULIST PLAYBOOK

Without providing evidence, Milei says he doubts election result

08-11-2023 22:53 Javier Milei alleges “irregularities” in Argentina’s October 22 election during an interview and says they “place the result in doubt.” Libertarian lawmaker provides no detail or evidence for claim to Peruvian writer Jaime Bayly.