Chamber overturns suspension of ex-Macri officials, mandating a deepened probe
In a recent development, the Federal Appeals Court has taken up an investigation into allegations that former officials from Argentina's center-right coalition government, Cambiemos, exerted pressure on businessman Daniel Vila regarding the rollout, licensing, or regulation of 4G mobile communication services.
At the heart of this investigation is Daniel Vila, a well-known Argentine businessman involved in various media and telecommunications ventures. The allegations suggest possible improper conduct or political interference in telecommunications during the Cambiemos government period.
The evidence presented includes visitor books, testimonies, board minutes, message captures, and judicial records, which show various meetings, communications, informal agreements, and commitments among the parties. The records also reveal communications and meetings between the investigated parties, including Daniel Vila, Mauricio Macri, and Mario Quintana, who was a former official of the Chief of Cabinet.
The federal appeals court ruling is related to a precautionary measure in progress before the Federal Chamber of Mendoza. The revoked officials include Oscar Aguad, Miguel de Godoy, Francisco Jorge Canese Méndez, Juan Manuel Mocoroa, Juan Manuel Cañada, Justina Ponferrada, and Jorge Luis Camps. The court ordered these officials to be further investigated for pressuring businessman Daniel Vila in a procedure related to the concession of the radioelectric spectrum for 4G personal communication services.
The decision was made by judges Martín Irurzun, Eduardo Boico, and Eduardo Farah of the Chamber II of the Federal Appeals Court. Judge Eduardo Farah agreed with the proposal of his colleagues to summon new witnesses. The judges have not yet determined if these actions are evidence of the illicit acts denounced, specifically if they were aimed to benefit another company.
The investigation revolves around the concession of the radioelectric spectrum for 4G personal communication services. The judges ordered an urgent deepening of the investigation in accordance with the impetus promoted by the accusation. The investigation will now be continued by Judge Daniel Rafecas.
It's important to note that the Cambiemos administration, led by former President Mauricio Macri from 2015 to 2019, focused on market-friendly reforms. This investigation, if proven true, could potentially tarnish the reputation of the administration and raise questions about the integrity of its actions during its tenure.
Stay tuned for more updates as the investigation continues.
- The investigation by the Federal Appeals Court centers on potential policy-and-legislation violations related to the concession of the radioelectric spectrum for 4G personal communication services during the Cambiemos administration, which could have political implications for the former government's policies and general-news coverage.
- As part of the ongoing investigation, the federal appeals court ordered Judge Daniel Rafecas to deepen the inquiry, focusing on allegations that former officials from the Cambiemos government exerted pressure on businessman Daniel Vila during the policy-and-legislation process for the 4G mobile communication services rollout, which falls under the domain of news and politics.
