Argentine justice seeks $90,000 debt from Milei ex-advisor, freezes his assets

Argentine judicial authorities are pursuing Fernando Cerimedo, a former advisor to President Javier Milei, for a significant debt owed to Banco Galicia. Cerimedo, who is currently detained in Bolivia on charges of attempted femicide, faces a claim for nearly 140 million pesos, equivalent to about $90,000.

The Commercial Court No. 14 issued an order freezing Cerimedo's assets and those of his company, Numen Publicidad y Sondeos. The legal action stems from a 70 million peso promissory note issued by Numen, a digital marketing and political consulting firm, which Cerimedo personally guaranteed. The bank's claim, including compensatory and punitive interest, had reached $90,539 by April 16, 2026, according to court documents.

Cerimedo and Numen have a five-day window to respond to the court's demands. The court has also initiated measures to gather information on Numen's registration status and Cerimedo's employment records with public agencies. This financial pursuit occurs while Cerimedo is embroiled in serious legal battles in Bolivia, where he faces charges of attempted femicide against his ex-partner and an investigation into illicit enrichment.

Beyond Bolivia, Cerimedo's past activities have drawn scrutiny in Brazil, where he is implicated in an investigation into a potential coup attempt. Brazilian authorities identified him as a disseminator of false news concerning the 2022 elections. The Argentine government has acknowledged Cerimedo's multiple entries into the presidential palace, Casa Rosada, though officials state his meetings were not with Milei himself.