Carlos Rovira, a prominent political figure in Misiones, Argentina, publicly acknowledged that Javier Milei, the president, personally requested him to influence his two senators to vote against the Ficha Limpia bill. This bill aimed to enhance transparency and accountability in politics.
Rovira expressed his opposition to the Ficha Limpia bill, arguing against barring candidates with pending legal issues. He specifically mentioned Cristina Kirchner as an example.
Rovira hinted that the maneuver could potentially benefit Silvia Lospennato (PRO) and Mauricio Macri's candidacies. However, some speculate the move was orchestrated to harm Lospennato's campaign, given La Libertad Avanza's strong competition with PRO in Buenos Aires.
Rovira praised his senators, Sonia Rojas Decut and Carlos Arce, for changing their votes. This event transpired during a meeting with around 50 high-ranking officials from his political party, the Frente Renovador de la Concordia.