Argentina’s President Javier Milei is facing the most serious political test of his administration after leaked audio recordings purportedly linked his sister and closest aide, Karina Milei, to a kickback scheme at the National Disability Agency (ANDIS). In the tapes, former agency chief Diego Spagnuolo describes monthly payments equivalent to 3 % of state medicine contracts—between US$500,000 and US$800,000—allegedly funnelled to the presidential inner circle through Droguería Suizo Argentina S.A. Federal Judge Sebastián Casanello has ordered raids, seized cash and blocked safety-deposit boxes while examining the authenticity of the recordings and the flow of funds. President Milei dismissed Spagnuolo and insists the accusations are “a new lie” orchestrated by the opposition; Karina Milei has remained silent. The President told business leaders he will leave the matter to the courts and keeps his government “at the disposal” of investigators. A nationwide survey by Management & Fit found 94.5 % of respondents aware of the scandal, 73.2 % viewing it as serious and 59.2 % believing the allegations. Confidence in the libertarian leader has slipped, and local traders report pressure on the peso and equity prices ahead of provincial elections on 7 September and a partial congressional vote on 26 October. Tensions escalated on 27 August when protesters hurled stones at Milei’s campaign caravan in Lomas de Zamora, forcing security to evacuate the President, his sister and allies. Security Minister Patricia Bullrich said two people were detained and that officials had identified additional suspects linked to local political groups. Underscoring his economic agenda, Milei’s spokesman Manuel Adorni announced that the government will send Congress a bill to outlaw “unnecessary” money printing and preserve a fiscal surplus. Speaking at a Council of the Americas business lunch, the President warned he will veto any legislation that increases spending, arguing that higher interest rates and market volatility stem from fears of an opposition comeback rather than his policies.