Ariel Lijo has been appointed as the judge in charge of federal court case number 11, starting tomorrow, which includes the high-profile corruption investigation concerning the National Disability Agency (Andis). This follows the vacancy left by the death of Judge Claudio Bonadio, who previously oversaw such cases. Lijo's selection as the substitute judge was determined by a Federal Chamber lottery, which notably included only him and Judge María Eugenia Capuchetti among potential candidates.

The case at hand involves Diego Spagnuolo, the former head of Andis, who is seeking to have the investigation declared null. Spagnuolo's argument is potentially significant, as it raises questions regarding the validity of the ongoing proceedings and may have implications for how corruption within governmental institutions is handled.

The appointment of Lijo comes amid increasing scrutiny concerning allegations of corruption in various governmental agencies in Argentina, particularly in light of Javier Milei's recent political maneuvers and his proposals to reform the judicial system. This situation emphasizes the ongoing challenges faced by the judiciary in maintaining integrity and public trust in institutions designed to uphold accountability.