The Buenos Aires Bar Association has issued a statement responding to Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia, president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), after he rejected a request for observers from the General Inspection of Justice (IGJ), calling it a 'political operation.' The Bar Association took the opportunity to provide institutional reflections on Tapia's remarks, emphasizing the importance of procedural acts in legal contexts.

In their statement, the Bar Association clarified that a request for individuals to present an indictment statement is an essential procedural act and does not carry any punitive implications or presuppose any judgment regarding the responsibility of those involved. This counters Tapia's assertion that the request was politically motivated and emphasizes the Bar's stance on upholding the integrity of legal processes.

The tensions between Tapia and the Bar Association highlight the ongoing debates around governance and transparency within sports organizations in Argentina. It reflects a broader concern about the intersection of politics and sports and raises questions regarding accountability and the legitimacy of decisions made by officials in such influential positions.