US EditionArgentina’s Milei restores press access to presidency after a ban sparks backlash
The reversal followed condemnation from business chambers, the Catholic Church and lawmakers after officials cited security concerns over the ban.
- President Javier Milei of Argentina restored journalists' access to the Casa Rosada after blocking them for over a week, drawing backlash from lawmakers, press freedom advocates, and other groups.
- Journalists were able to enter the Casa Rosada for the first time since April 23, regaining press access on Monday.
- The ban followed accusations against a local TV channel for espionage, which authorities cited as a security measure for the Casa Rosada press corps.
- After widespread condemnation, Milei's Cabinet chief announced the reversal of the press ban amid escalating tensions between the administration and the press.
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Argentina's Milei restores press access to presidency after a ban sparks backlash
President Javier Milei of Argentina has restored press access to his government headquarters. It comes more than a week after his decision to block credentialed reporters from the building triggered backlash from lawmakers and press freedom advocates.
The body that guards the President also organizes circulation and visibility within the Government. The changes of 2024 and his recent role brought him out of the low profile that characterized him throughout the history. “When Casa Militar considers that there is no risk that there will be filming again, the protocols are going to be updated and modified.” Manuel Adorni’s phrase, pronounced this Monday during his first press conference in more …
Argentina's Milei Reverses Press Ban, Restores Presidential Media Access After Backlash
Buenos Aires – Argentina’s President Javier Milei has reversed a recent decision to restrict press access to the presidential office following widespread public and media backlash. The move to reinstate full media coverage marks a significant step in addressing concerns over transparency and freedom of the press. This development comes just days after the controversial ban sparked criticism from journalists, political figures, and civil rights a…
The president of Argentina, Javier Milei, has argued that in his country "never" has there been "so much freedom of expression as today", at the same time that he has assured that what "the majority" of journalists ask "is not freedom of expression" but "privileges and guidelines", only a few hours after the announcement of "new protocols" for access to information professionals accredited to Casa Rosada. "What most journalists demand is not fre…
After the reopening of the press room in Casa Rosada, the president used his social networks to launch a strong discharge. The post "The Argentina of privileges is over": Javier Milei redoubled his attack on journalism appeared first on El Intranssigente.
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