Argentine President Milei Pelted with Stones Amid Corruption Scandal Near Buenos Aires

Argentine President Javier Milei was attacked with stones, plants, and bottles by demonstrators while campaigning near Buenos Aires amid a corruption scandal involving his sister and presidential secretary, Karina Milei. The incident occurred in Lomas de Zamora during Milei's campaign for the October mid-term elections, forcing security to quickly escort him away unharmed. Protesters expressed outrage over leaked audio recordings from the former head of the public disability agency alleging Karina Milei misappropriated funds intended for disabled people, claims the president vehemently denied. Following the attack, scuffles broke out between supporters and opponents of Milei, leaving at least one female supporter injured and requiring ambulance transport. Milei’s government blamed supporters of former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, known as Kirchnerismo, for orchestrating the violence. The incident highlights the intense political tensions as Milei seeks to maintain his popularity amid economic measures and ongoing controversies ahead of the legislative elections.