Milei claims Argentina has ‘deported 30,000 terrorists’ under his watch

President Javier Milei made a startling announcement during a television interview on Sunday night, claiming that Argentina had deported approximately 30,000 "terrorists" since the beginning of 2025. However, the President offered no supporting evidence for this figure. During the program La Cornisa, aired by LN+, Milei was asked by host Luis Majul about the specific number of expulsions in the current year.

The President responded that they had already reached 20,000 this year. Majul expressed surprise at the claimed numbers, prompting Milei to explain that these individuals were those who had infiltrated other countries with the intention of sabotaging Argentina's unique model. The President further linked these activities to financial attacks, suggesting that a significant US$70-billion run against Argentina's currency was taking place.

The claim quickly gained attention from both the media and political circles. National deputy Maximiliano Ferraro (Coalición Cívica) expressed his intention to submit formal requests for information to the government, including the National Security Ministry and the National Directorate of Migration. Ferraro sought detailed information on the number of people expelled, the grounds for their expulsion, including terrorism-related charges, and whether these designations were based on RePET or migration regulations.

He also asked for records of foreigners who entered Argentina with the intent to sabotage the Argentine model, as well as any complaints related to such cases. The Argentina Migration Law permits the exclusion of foreigners based on their involvement in acts of terrorism, along with other specified grounds. RePET maintains a registry of individuals and entities linked to acts of terrorism and their financial activities.