Cuneo Libarona, a media-savvy criminal lawyer who joined Milei's Justice Ministry

Mariano Cuneo Libarona, a well-known criminal lawyer, concluded his tenure as Argentina's Minister of Justice in March 2026, having served since December 2023. His career in law began early, accompanying his father, a prosecutor, to court from the age of five. He earned his law degree at 22 and later pursued postgraduate studies, eventually co-founding a law firm with his brothers.

Cuneo Libarona gained public recognition through his defense in several high-profile cases. He represented Guillermo Cóppola and was involved in the defense of Emir and Amira Yoma during the "Yomagate" corruption scandal. He also represented former president Carlos Menem and famously secured the acquittal of Diego Maradona's former agent in the "jar with cocaine" case. His media presence grew as he frequently appeared on television as a commentator.

His legal career has not been without controversy. He faced a month-long detention in 1997 related to accusations of evidence tampering in the AMIA bombing investigation, though he was later acquitted. Cuneo Libarona also had a brief public romance with Samanta Farjat in 1996, another figure involved in a high-profile scandal.

Beyond his legal work, Cuneo Libarona is actively involved in sports administration. He serves on the board of directors for Racing Club, a prominent football club, and had previously run for its presidency in 2014. His LinkedIn profile highlights extensive experience representing various football institutions and maintaining international connections within the sport.

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