On August 20, 2025, the Argentine Chamber of Deputies rejected President Javier Milei's veto of the Emergency Disability Law, a measure aimed at regularizing payments and strengthening the National Disability Agency. The vote concluded with 172 in favor, 73 against, and 2 abstentions, marking a notable legislative pushback against Milei's austerity measures. Despite this setback, the Chamber upheld Milei's veto on a separate bill proposing increases to pensions and social security bonuses, with 160 votes supporting the veto, 83 opposing, and 6 abstentions. This narrow margin prevented the opposition from overturning the veto, reflecting ongoing political divisions over social spending. Concurrently, the Milei administration faces a corruption scandal involving alleged bribery linked to the National Disability Agency (ANDIS). Authorities conducted approximately fifteen raids, including searches at the residence of Diego Spagnuolo, the former head of ANDIS, who has been barred from leaving the country. The investigation also implicates Milei's sister, Karina Milei, who serves as Secretary General of the Presidency, with leaked audio recordings suggesting involvement in a bribery network. President Milei addressed the scandal during the 141st anniversary of the Rosario Stock Exchange, emphasizing monetary policy and denying wrongdoing, while criticizing political opponents. The controversy has intensified political tensions, with opposition lawmakers advancing several sensitive bills in the Senate that Milei has vowed to veto. The ongoing developments underscore challenges to Milei's governance amid economic austerity efforts and corruption allegations.
Escándalo de corrupción y sobornos salpica a los hermanos Milei en Argentina https://t.co/YSHHC3SHZD
“Están choreando”: Audios vincularían a Javier Milei y su hermana Karina con presunta red de sobornos en Argentina https://t.co/kOz4Yz9zmh
Jefe de Gabinete asegura que Javier Milei está “tranquilo” ante el escándalo por presuntos sobornos https://t.co/Wl8vPb9Hep