Legislators from across the opposition spectrum in Argentina are demanding that Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno explain to Congress the alleged complicity of Javier Milei's administration in Flávio Bolsonaro's clandestine flight through Argentina, while denouncing the president for a cover-up.

Through a bill introduced in the Chamber of Deputies, lawmakers demand that Chief of Cabinet Diego Santilli and the Minister of National Security also provide explanations, while placing presidential advisor Santiago Caputo in their sights following reports that he was present in Puerto Iguazú to oversee the former right-wing candidate's clandestine crossing.

After losing the elections on Sunday, Senator Bolsonaro fled Brazil, where he faced five criminal corruption charges—including money laundering, illicit enrichment, and currency evasion—by secretly crossing the border into Argentine territory, from where he departed on a private plane with his family to Miami.

The position taken by the deputies was made known through a press release shared by Germán Martínez, leader of the Unión por la Patria parliamentary group, representing the main opposition block, alongside Myriam Bregman of the Frente de Izquierda, and Esteban Paulón and Mariela Coletta of Provincias Unidas.

The initiative was also signed by national legislators Nicolás Massot (Encuentro Federal), Ernesto Ali (Primero San Luis), and Marcela Pagano (Coherencia), among others.

First, the opposition lawmakers request that the National Executive Power "urgently respond to the requests for information submitted by national legislators."

At the same time, they demand the "urgent appearance" in the Chamber of Santilli, Monteoliva, and Quirno, "under Article 71 of the National Constitution."

Finally, they urge the Executive Power to "formally recognize the victory of Lula da Silva and strengthen dialogue with Brazil to revitalize the bilateral relationship and restore diplomatic relations between both countries at the highest level, in line with their shared history and the strategic nature of the bond."

To date, Milei remains the only head of state in Latin America who refuses to recognize Lula da Silva's victory or issue an official congratulation. (CubaSí)