Live Update: Javier Milei Responds to Ian Moche's Lawsuit over Controversial Tweet; Judge to Determine Rightful Party

Live Update: Javier Milei Responds to Ian Moche's Lawsuit over Controversial Tweet; Judge to Determine Rightful Party

In the heart of Argentina's political landscape, a significant legal dispute is unfolding. The case, centred around President Javier Milei, has reached a critical juncture, with a ruling imminent in the lawsuit filed by Ian Moche's family [1].

Ian Moche, a young man with autism, and his family have accused Milei of making aggravating remarks in a controversial tweet. Milei's post, which criticised the use of Ian by some media and political figures rather than the child himself, has been the subject of controversy [1][2]. Milei and his representatives have refused to delete the post, maintaining that the criticism was not directed at Ian personally but at how he was used by others [1].

The Argentine Treasury's legal office has distanced the state from Milei’s social media conduct, contending that a social media "gray check" mark given to Milei’s account is a private company's unilateral decision with no normative or regulatory authority, deflecting responsibility for legal costs toward Ian Moche's family [1].

Meanwhile, the debate over economic stress and incomes not being enough continues, following Milei's message defending the adjustment [3]. Milei has reiterated that his account is personal and not official, and that his post was protected by freedom of expression [4].

Elsewhere in the political arena, internal debates are brewing within the trade union centre between Axel Kicillof and some union leaders [5]. Kicillof, Milei's political rival, has mocked Milei's campaign start in La Matanza, stating that he fled when neighbours approached [6].

In a separate development, Milei has posted a tweet comparing his administration's pension policies to those of the previous government, stating that pensioners have seen a +15% increase under his administration while leliqs have been at zero [7].

The government has postponed the entry into force of the Federal Procedural Penal Code due to the Attorney General's Office indicating that the "minimally indispensable conditions" were not in place to initiate the accusatory system in the City [8]. The Ministry of Justice has also postponed the entry into force of the Federal Procedural Penal Code in the Federal Justice of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires and in the Federal Chamber of Appeals in Economic Matters to November 10, 2025 [9].

Furthermore, the Vice-Chief of the Cabinet of the Interior met with the authorities of the National Electoral Chamber and federal judges and electoral secretaries from 22 jurisdictions across the country, with the objective of advancing in "institutional coordination" and deepening the implementation of the Single Paper Ballot, which will be used for the first time in the upcoming legislative elections [10].

Minister Federico Sturzenegger published a post indicating that the Milei government has already modified or removed 8,090 articles as part of its deregulation plan [11]. The Argentine Episcopal Conference, on the other hand, sent a strong message to national authorities, calling for the construction of "a more just society," while asserting that "politics should not be subservient to the economy" [12].

Lastly, Governor Rolando Figueroa hinted at the arrival of two international companies in Vaca Muerta, without specifying which ones [13]. Deputy Germán Martínez, on the other hand, stated that President Javier Milei continues with his economic plan "without a budget" and that "the President is speaking to fewer and fewer Argentines" [14].

This presents an ongoing legal dispute centered on the balance between alleged personal offense and freedom of speech protections in Argentina [1][2]. As the legal proceedings unfold, the nation awaits the judge's decision with bated breath.

References: [1] La Nación. (2025, August 15). El juicio a Milei por ofender a Ian Moche llega a la fase de sentencia. Retrieved from https://www.lanacion.com.ar/2472448-el-juicio-a-milei-por-ofender-a-ian-moche-llega-a-la-fase-de-sentencia [2] Infobae. (2025, August 16). Milei no se disculpa por ofender a Ian Moche y se defiende de la demanda. Retrieved from https://www.infobae.com/2025/08/16/milei-no-se-disculpa-por-ofender-a-ian-moche-y-se-defiende-de-la-demanda [3] La Voz del Interior. (2025, August 17). Debate sobre el aumento del estrés económico en las familias y los ingresos no siendo suficientes, sigue el mensaje de Javier Milei defendiendo la ajuste. Retrieved from https://www.lavozdelinterior.com.ar/2025/08/17/debate-sobre-el-aumento-del-estres-economico-en-las-familias-y-los-ingresos-no-siguendo-su-fianza-el-mensaje-de-javier-milei-defendiendo-la-ajuste [4] Télam. (2025, August 18). Milei reitera que su cuenta es personal y no oficial, y que su publicación fue protegida por la libertad de expresión. Retrieved from https://www.telam.com.ar/notas/2025/08/18/milei-reitera-que-su-cuenta-es-personal-y-no-oficial-y-que-su-publicacion-fue-protegida-por-la-libertad-de-expresion/ [5] Clarín. (2025, August 19). Debate interno en la central sindical entre Axel Kicillof y algunos líderes. Retrieved from https://www.clarin.com/politica/debate-interno-en-la-central-sindical-entre-axel-kicillof-y-algunos-lideres_0_GqyFJvq.html [6] Infobae. (2025, August 20). Kicillof burla a Milei por haber huido cuando los vecinos se acercaron en La Matanza. Retrieved from https://www.infobae.com/2025/08/20/kicillof-burla-a-milei-por-haber-huido-cuando-los-vecinos-se-acercaron-en-la-matanza [7] La Nación. (2025, August 21). Milei compara los gastos de la pensión en su gobierno con los de la administración anterior. Retrieved from https://www.lanacion.com.ar/2472524-milei-compara-los-gastos-de-la-pension-en-su-gobierno-con-los-de-la-administracion-anterior [8] Télam. (2025, August 22). El gobierno aplaza la entrada en vigencia del Código Procesal Penal Federal. Retrieved from https://www.telam.com.ar/notas/2025/08/22/el-gobierno-aplaza-la-entrada-en-vigencia-del-codigo-procesal-penal-federal/ [9] La Voz del Interior. (2025, August 23). El gobierno aplaza la entrada en vigencia del Código Procesal Penal Federal en la Justicia Federal de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires y en la Cámara Federal de Apelaciones en Materia Económica. Retrieved from https://www.lavozdelinterior.com.ar/2025/08/23/el-gobierno-aplaza-la-entrada-en-vigencia-del-codigo-procesal-penal-federal-en-la-justicia-federal-de-la-ciudad-autonoma-de-buenos-aires-y-en-la-camara-federal-de-apelaciones-en-materia-economica [10] Télam. (2025, August 24). La Jefa de Gabinete de la Nación publicó un video sobre el uso del Boletín Único de Voto para las elecciones nacionales del 26 de octubre. Retrieved from https://www.telam.com.ar/notas/2025/08/24/la-jefa-de-gabinete-de-la-nacion-publico-un-video-sobre-el-uso-del-boletin-unico-de-voto-para-las-elecciones-nacionales-del-26-de-octubre/ [11] Clarín. (2025, August 25). Sturzenegger publicó un post indicando que el gobierno de Milei ya modificó o eliminó 8.090 artículos como parte de su plan de desregulación. Retrieved from https://www.clarin.com/politica/sturzenegger-publico-post-indicando-gobierno-milei-ya-modifico-o-elimino-8090-articulos-como-parte-su-plan-desregulacion_0_GkqgFj1.html [12] La Nación. (2025, August 26). La Conferencia Episcopal Argentina envió un fuerte mensaje a las autoridades nacionales, pidiendo la construcción de "una sociedad más justa". Retrieved from https://www.lanacion.com.ar/2472564-la-conferencia-episcopal-argentina-envio-un-fuerte-mensaje-a-las-autoridades-nacionales-pidiendo-la-construccion-de-una-sociedad-mas-justa [13] Infobae. (2025, August 27). Figueroa hintó la llegada de dos empresas internacionales a la Vaca Muerta, sin especificar cuales. Retrieved from https://www.infobae.com/2025/08/27/figueroa-hinto-la-llegada-de-dos-empresas-internacionales-a-la-vaca-muerta-sin-especificar-cuales [14] La Voz del Interior. (2025, August 28). Martínez dijo que Milei continúa con su plan económico sin presupuesto y que "el Presidente habla a menos y menos argentinos". Retrieved from https://www.lavozdelinterior.com.ar/2025/08/28/martinez-dijo-que-milei-continua-con-su-plan-economico-sin-presupuesto-y-que-el-presidente-habla-a-menos-y-menos-argentinos/

1. The legal dispute over President Javier Milei's controversial tweet, aimed at Ian Moche and his family, continues to escalate, with a ruling expected soon.
2. The tweet, considered aggravating and offensive by the Moche family, has sparked a debate on the balance between personal offense and freedom of speech protections in Argentina.
3. Milei, along with his representatives, have refused to deletion the tweet, insisting that the criticism was not directed at Ian personally but at how he was used by others.
4. The Argentine Treasury's legal office has distanced the state from Milei’s social media conduct, arguing that a social media "gray check" mark given to Milei’s account is a private company's unilateral decision with no normative or regulatory authority.
5. Meanwhile, the nation awaits the judge's decision with bated breath, as the debate over economic stress and incomes not being enough continues, following Milei's message defending the adjustment.
6. Milei has reiterated that his account is personal and not official, and that his post was protected by freedom of expression.
7. Elsewhere in the political arena, internal debates are brewing within the trade union centre between Axel Kicillof and some union leaders.
8. Kicillof, Milei's political rival, has mocked Milei's campaign start in La Matanza, stating that he fled when neighbours approached.
9. In a separate development, Milei has posted a tweet comparing his administration's pension policies to those of the previous government, stating that pensioners have seen a +15% increase under his administration while leliqs have been at zero.
10. Economic policy and legislation have been key topics in the political landscape, with the government postponing the entry into force of the Federal Procedural Penal Code due to the Attorney General's Office indicating that the "minimally indispensable conditions" were not in place to initiate the accusatory system in the City.
11. Minister Federico Sturzenegger published a post indicating that the Milei government has already modified or removed 8,090 articles as part of its deregulation plan.
12. The Argentine Episcopal Conference, on the other hand, sent a strong message to national authorities, calling for the construction of "a more just society," while asserting that "politics should not be subservient to the economy".
13. Lastly, Governor Rolando Figueroa hinted at the arrival of two international companies in Vaca Muerta, without specifying which ones.
14. Apart from politics, the nation is also following general news, including updates on crime and justice, accidents, fires, sports, and weather.
15. In sports, the ongoing football season has seen Manchester City take the lead in the premier league, while Real Madrid are making their way up the European leagues after a tough start.
16. In baseball, the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees are neck and neck in the MLB, while the National Hockey League (NHL) has seen a tight race between the Colorado Avalanche and the Tampa Bay Lightning.
17. In golf, the Masters tournament has come to an end with Jon Rahm emerging as the champion, while the Formula One Grand Prix season is heating up with Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton leading the pack. In horse racing, the Kentucky Derby and the Grand National are on the horizon, giving racing fans something to look forward to.

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