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Argentina: Espert steps down from reelection bid
Despite previous announcements in the opposite direction, Libertarian Congressman José Luis Espert admitted on Sunday that he would be dropping his reelection bid to the federal Congress after he was linked to a notorious drug-trafficker wanted in the US State of Texas.
José Luis Espert will not be a candidate on October 26 for his links with a businessman accused of fraud and drug trafficking, who paid him $200,000. More information: New setback for Milei: the opposition overthrows its vetoes and pushes out two key laws in health and education
Macri Ally Santilli to Lead Milei's Buenos Aires Ticket After Espert Resigns Amid Fraud Scandal - teleSUR English
Diego Santilli, a deputy from the party of former Argentinian President Mauricio Macri (2015–2019), will head the list of President Javier Milei’s party in the province of Buenos Aires for the upcoming national legislative elections on October 26. He replaces José Luis Espert, who resigned from his candidacy on Sunday amid a scandal over his ties to a businessman accused of fraud and drug trafficking in the United States. RELATED: Milei’s Santa …
The scandal over links with drug trafficking forces the resignation of José Luis Espert, Milei's star candidate, in the midst of Argentina's legislative campaign.
Argentinian President José Luis Espert announced his resignation this Sunday to the candidate for the re-election of Buenos Aires, just 20 days from the legislative elections. The MP of the party A Liberade Avança (LLA), led by President Javier Milei, was at the top of the hat and came under pressure from his connection with entrepreneur Fred Machado, accused of involvement with drug trafficking.
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