The Argentine Federal Chamber has upheld the dismissal of Santiago Caputo, a presidential advisor, in relation to a criminal complaint filed by radical deputy Facundo Manes, who accused Caputo of making threats during a heated exchange in Congress. The incident occurred in March 2025, shortly after President Javier Milei inaugurated the ordinary legislative sessions, where emotions were evidently high among lawmakers.

Judges Martín Irurzun and Eduardo Farah, from Chamber II, ruled that the altercation did not equate to a criminal offense but was rather an example of a passionate debate characteristic of legislative environments. They noted that while it was clear Manes felt intimidated, there was insufficient evidence to warrant further investigation into the claims, indicating that the matter was essentially a normal occurrence in a politically charged atmosphere.

This ruling may have implications for how legislative disputes are interpreted within the judiciary, suggesting that heightened emotions and confrontations may not always lead to legal repercussions. It also reflects on the political climate in Argentina, where tensions among political figures can spark significant controversies, but those controversies do not necessarily result in criminal accountability according to the courts.