News of side intelligence services

Milei moves to professionalise SIDE intelligence service

Today 11:10 New statute introduces open recruitment, training and performance-based promotions from 2027; Government seeks to create a professional National Intelligence Corps.

DECLASSIFICATION DRIVE

Milei government declassifies SIDE intelligence files from 1973-1983

19-03-2026 19:28 Intelligence documents from years during and leading up dictatorship declassified; Publication of historical documents "strengthens" institutional framework of the National Intelligence System and its responsible relationship with society," says government.

INTELLIGENCE SERVICES

Milei decree reshapes SIDE intelligence services, rekindling overreach fears

17-01-2026 07:19 Changes formalised by Decree 941/2025, published in the Official Gazette on January 2, redefine the functioning of the SIDE intelligence services, reduce its internal structure and expand its powers as the central authority for intelligence.

by Rodis Recalt

Political insider

Summer waves and espionage

15-01-2026 16:25 To date, four lawsuits have been filed at different courtrooms seeking to declare Javier Milei’s decree empowering the domestic intelligence services and adding uncontrolled multi-million funds unconstitutional. For espionage, the presidential chainsaw has turned into a blunt knife.

by Javier Calvo

INTELLIGENCE SERVICES

Milei overhauls SIDE intelligence services by decree

03-01-2026 10:15 Announcement of a sweeping overhaul of SIDE intelligence services via decree triggers backlash from opposition; Authorities say aim of reform is to “limit, define and clarify” structure and powers of agency.

INTELLIGENCE SERVICES

Intelligence services adrift and under uncertain leadership

09-12-2025 17:05 In a region beginning to convulse due to the presence of United States troops in the Caribbean, with a latent threat from Iran against the country, the reshuffle at Argentina’s SIDE intelligence services once again lays bare an agency riddled with internal strife.

by Walter Curia

INTELLIGENCE SERVICES

Milei names Argentina’s new spy boss in SIDE leadership switch

03-12-2025 06:50 Government removes Sergio Neiffert from head of SIDE spy agency and appoints little-known Cristian Ezequiel Auguadra as new intelligence chief.

ESPIONAGE & INTELLIGENCE

Sergio Neiffert: Secrets and business dealings of Milei's spy chief

20-08-2025 09:28 The house of spies has a leak – and it's not the first time. A look at the tenure of spy chief Sergio Neiffert and his business dealings as questions are asked about the activities of Argentina's intelligence services.

by Rodis Recalt

ESPIONAGE & FREEDOM OF THE PRESS

SIDE: from the sewers to the forces of heaven

31-05-2025 06:38 Until now, the path taken by Javier Milei’s “forces of heaven” is no different from their predecessors.

by Javier Calvo

Editorial

Enemies of the state

31-05-2025 06:36 Instructions against those who “erode … the political and institutional structure of the country” can be carried to the extreme of converting any criticism of the administration into a crime against the state – more to be expected from Communism than anarcho-capitalism.

Intelligence services

Milei denies targeting critics after intelligence plan leak

30-05-2025 14:45 Leaked national intelligence plan raises concerns over potential surveillance of journalists, experts, social leaders and opposition figures; Argentina’s government issued statement denying SIDE agents will persecute critics.

INTELLIGENCE SERVICES

Espionage plan claims remain in spotlight with further SIDE revelations

29-05-2025 15:05 Bicameral intelligence committee, chaired by Radical senator Martín Lousteau, has summoned Sergio Neiffert to explain the objectives of this plan, especially its more questionable aspects.

INTELLIGENCE SERVICES

Milei government says SIDE intelligence services won’t target critics

27-05-2025 10:40 President Javier Milei’s government denies a report in La Nación newspaper claiming that SIDE intelligence services will collect information on individuals – potentially journalists, experts and opposition politicians – who could undermine confidence in government policies.

POLITICS & ECONOMY

Milei boosts budget of SIDE intelligence services by 7.3 billion pesos

14-03-2025 09:14 More funds for discretionary “reserved spending” for intelligence services; Increase in intelligence funding comes just days after President promised funds for storm-hit Bahía Blanca.