Argentine Deputy Defends Visits to Convicted Repressors, Sparks Congressional Scandal

Libertarian deputy Beltrán Benedit defended his meetings with former military officers convicted of crimes against humanity, claiming no one is imprisoned for 'genocide' in Argentina. The remarks triggered a confrontation with Peronist Germán Martínez, forcing suspension of a committee debate on the Malvinas project. The incident signals political polarization over human rights legacy, potentially affecting legislative agenda.