A significant conflict faced in the Argentine Congress as the ruling party took steps to lift the parliamentary immunity of Carlos Cisneros, a deputy from Tucumán. This action follows a communication from federal justice in Tucumán, which indicated that Cisneros has been accused of serious crimes, including human trafficking and being part of an organized criminal group.

Cisneros, who is also a union leader associated with La Bancaria, is being investigated for his alleged involvement in running an organization linked to extortion and sexual exploitation. The charges have become a focal point of contention, especially in the context of a surrounding scandal involving claims of gang rape against former Vélez Sarsfield football players, a case that has already seen some accused being dismissed by the provincial court.

The move to challenge Cisneros' immunity reflects broader tensions in Argentine politics, particularly between the ruling coalition and the peronist opposition. Should the immunity be lifted, it would set a significant precedent in cases involving elected officials accused of serious crimes, potentially leading to further investigations into political figures and their conduct in office.