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Argentina's Milei Faces Vice President's Coup Accusations Amid Tensions

3/4/2026

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Argentine President Javier Milei named Juan Bautista Mahiques as justice minister on March 4, 2026, after Mariano Cuneo Libarona's resignation.
Mahiques stressed legal certainty for investment and development.
Tensions between Milei and Vice President Victoria Villarruel escalated, with accusations of coup plotting and corruption.
Villarruel vowed to remain in office until December 2027.
The conflict could jeopardize Milei's 2027 re-election, as Villarruel may attract dissatisfied right-wing voters.

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Argentine President Javier Milei named Juan Bautista Mahiques as justice minister on March 4, 2026, after Mariano Cuneo Libarona's resignation.
Mahiques stressed legal certainty for investment and development.
Tensions between Milei and Vice President Victoria Villarruel escalated, with accusations of coup plotting and corruption.
Villarruel vowed to remain in office until December 2027.
The conflict could jeopardize Milei's 2027 re-election, as Villarruel may attract dissatisfied right-wing voters.