Javier Milei's administration revoked press credentials for roughly 60 journalists, citing illegal espionage concerns and citing unauthorized filming inside the building.
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Argentina's government under President Javier Milei revoked access credentials for all accredited journalists to the Casa Rosada on Thursday, effectively barring approximately 60 reporters who regularly cover the presidential palace.
The measure, described by officials as preventive in response to illegal espionage, took effect immediately. Government sources confirmed the decision affects journalists from all media outlets with daily operations at Balcarce 50, the address of the presidential residence and offices.
Officials stated the action was taken to remove fingerprint records from the accreditation system. "We decided to remove the fingerprints of accredited journalists as a preventive measure due to illegal espionage," a senior government official told media outlets. The government did not specify a timeline for when access would be restored.
The revocation came after the administration annulled the extension of 2025 credentials that had been temporarily prolonged through April while a new registration process was underway. With the extension nullified, no journalist can enter the building until the accreditation system is reactivated.
The closure also resulted in the temporary shutdown of the press room at the presidential palace and interrupted the regular access journalists maintained to the executive branch headquarters.
The government cited two reasons for the action. First, officials referenced an ongoing investigation into a suspected Russian infiltration of press outlets, which had previously led to restricted access for journalists from seven media organizations for more than two weeks. Second, the administration pointed to a criminal complaint filed against two journalists from the channel Todo Noticias for alleged illegal espionage, following the discovery of unauthorized footage taken inside the Casa Rosada showing hallways and interior spaces of the government building.
A Radio 10 journalist discovered the ban when attempting to enter Balcarce 50 on Thursday morning and was denied access without detailed explanation. Minutes later, a message circulated among accredited journalists confirming the measure. "Nobody can enter for an indefinite period. Direct order from the president," according to information shared among the press corps.
The decision drew strong criticism from media organizations and observers who warned it undermines freedom of expression. The measure represents an unprecedented action in Argentina's democratic period and has no precedent even during the country's last military dictatorship, according to sources consulted by local media.
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