With presidential election fast approaching in Argentina, a scandal has emerged that could impact frontrunner Patricia Bullrich’s campaign. Leaked audio recordings allegedly reveal inappropriate comments and behavior by Carlos Melconian, Bullrich’s pick for economy minister.

The leaks come just weeks before the Argentina PASO primaries on August 13th. The PASO, or “Primarias Abiertas Simultáneas y Obligatorias,” is Argentina’s system of Open, Simultaneous, and Obligatory Primary elections, a precursor to the general elections. It’s a crucial part of the country’s democratic process, ensuring that political parties have a fair and transparent method of selecting candidates.

Patricia Bullrich, a key figure in this unfolding drama, is a seasoned politician associated with the “Juntos por el Cambio” party. Her decisive stance against the authenticity of the incriminating audio has further polarized the discussion, bringing the role of AI in modern politics under a sharper focus. “The Melconian audios are edited, they are fake,” she said in statements reported by Argentinian outlet Pagina 12. “(People can) make voices using Artificial Intelligence, cut videos, insert audios that nobody knows where they’re from,” she said.

The audios, aired by pro-government journalist Tomas Mendez, allegedly capture Melconian speaking crudely about women and appearing to offer government positions in exchange for sexual favors.

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Author: Jose Antonio Lanz

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