The Argentine Supreme Court voted against Judge Ariel Lijo’s unpaid leave for a Supreme Court position, which President Javier Milei appointed him for. His future now lies with the Senate, where his nomination is stalled. Meanwhile, proposals for alternative candidates arise amid political tensions.
The Supreme Court of Justice in Argentina recently voted against granting Lower Court Judge Ariel Lijo an unpaid leave of absence, which was mandated by President Javier Milei for Lijo to assume a position on the Supreme Court. The vote was led by Chief Justice Horacio Rosatti and Deputy Chief Justice Carlos Rosenkrantz, alongside Justice Manuel García-Mansilla, who was appointed concurrently with Lijo.
Lijo wishes to return to his role as the magistrate of Buenos Aires Federal Court 4, while the Supreme Court insists on his resignation. Justice Ricardo Lorenzetti dissented, supporting Lijo’s position. According to local analysts, Lijo’s future now depends on the Senate, where his nomination has been stalled for over a year. If President Milei’s party, La Libertad Avanza, secures approval from the Senate, Lijo’s position could be made permanent.
Supporters of President Milei, such as Economist Alberto Benegas Lynch Jr., have proposed Judge Sandra Arroyo-Salgado as a more suitable candidate for the Supreme Court instead of Lijo. Arroyo-Salgado is noted for her connection to the late Prosecutor Alberto Nisman, who tragically died while investigating the 1994 AMIA bombing.
Due to Lijo’s refusal to step down, Milei’s appointment of him hangs in a precarious legal situation, pending Senate judgment. Though the Upper House Agreement Committee has endorsed this move, final approval has been stalled amidst controversies surrounding Milei, particularly the $LIBRA cryptofiasco. García-Mansilla’s proposal, however, did not pass the Agreements Committee, which jeopardizes his position on the Court.
In summary, the Supreme Court of Justice of Argentina has ruled against Judge Ariel Lijo’s unpaid leave to assume a position on the Supreme Court as directed by President Milei. Lijo’s insistence on retaining his current magistrate role complicates his situation, with his future depending on Senate action. Proposed alternatives, notably Judge Sandra Arroyo-Salgado, highlight ongoing tensions amid disputes regarding Milei’s leadership and the surrounding political climate.
Original Source: en.mercopress.com
