The Argentine Supreme Court denied Judge Ariel Lijo’s request for unpaid leave under President Milei’s decree. The court argues Lijo must resign before assuming his CSJN position. His future hinges on Senate approval amidst alternative candidates supported by Milei’s allies, raising concerns about his handling of corruption cases.
Argentina’s Supreme Court of Justice (CSJN) voted against granting unpaid leave to Lower Court Judge Ariel Lijo, who intends to assume a position on the CSJN as per President Javier Milei’s decree. Chief Justice Horacio Rosatti, Deputy Chief Justice Carlos Rosenkrantz, and Justice Manuel García-Mansilla, who was appointed alongside Lijo, voted unanimously against the request.
Lijo is adamant about retaining his position at Buenos Aires Federal Court 4, while the CSJN maintains that he must resign. Justice Ricardo Lorenzetti dissented, supporting Lijo’s position. Analysts suggest Lijo’s future depends on the Senate, where his nomination remains pending, along with García-Mansilla’s.
If Milei’s party, La Libertad Avanza (LLA), secures approval from the Senate, Lijo’s position on the CSJN would be permanent. However, some of Milei’s intellectual backers, including Economist Alberto Benegas Lynch Jr., recommend appointing San Isidro Federal Judge Sandra Arroyo-Salgado instead, citing Lijo’s lack of significant corruption convictions.
Arroyo Salgado is notably linked to the late Prosecutor Alberto Nisman, who died under mysterious circumstances while investigating a significant terrorist attack in Argentina. With Lijo refusing to resign, his appointment remains uncertain, hinging on Senate confirmation, which has faced delays due to recent controversies involving Milei. García-Mansilla’s nomination has not progressed past the Agreements Committee, leaving his position precarious.
The Supreme Court of Argentina denied Judge Ariel Lijo’s request for unpaid leave, reinforcing the need for him to resign if he wishes to join the CSJN. The outcome now relies on Senate approval, which remains uncertain. There are calls for an alternative appointment, highlighting concerns about Lijo’s track record with corruption cases. The situation remains intricate, influenced by political dynamics and recent controversies.
Original Source: en.mercopress.com
