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Argentine Bishops Mediate Milei's Media Ban; Journalists Seek Access

4/29/2026

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Argentine Catholic bishops, led by Archbishop Jorge Lozano, are mediating the Casa Rosada media ban dispute.
President Javier Milei’s government barred about 50 accredited journalists from the palace, citing illegal espionage.
Casa Militar opened an investigation of two Todo Noticias journalists accused of filming in restricted palace areas.
Press groups Ámbito Financiero and the SIPREBA union filed emergency court actions to restore journalists’ access.

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Argentine Catholic bishops, led by Archbishop Jorge Lozano, are mediating the Casa Rosada media ban dispute.
President Javier Milei’s government barred about 50 accredited journalists from the palace, citing illegal espionage.
Casa Militar opened an investigation of two Todo Noticias journalists accused of filming in restricted palace areas.
Press groups Ámbito Financiero and the SIPREBA union filed emergency court actions to restore journalists’ access.