The Argentine judiciary has refused to consider the lawsuits filed against President Javier Millie on charges of involvement in fraud and cryptocurrency manipulation.
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Federal judge Marcelo Martinez De Giorgi explained on Friday that the facts under investigation do not fall under any criminal provisions.
Last year, Miley faced accusations of promoting the Libra cryptocurrency on social media platforms, before its value collapsed within hours, amid estimates of investor losses exceeding $200 million, prompting some opponents to demand his accountability and removal.
At that time, Miley wrote on the X platform: "The world wants to invest in Argentina. Libra dollar," then deleted the post hours later, explaining later in a statement that he was unaware of the details of the project, and that he decided to stop posting it as soon as he learned about them.
Critics have accused him of involvement in what is known as "rug-pulling," a type of cryptocurrency fraud in which investors suffer heavy losses after a sudden collapse in the currency's value.
The judge found that the evidence was insufficient to bring criminal charges of fraud, abuse of office, or any other conduct incompatible with public office, which was the conclusion previously reached by the prosecution.
Miley welcomed the decision, saying it exposed a "massive political and media operation" aimed at undermining his presidency for political purposes and "pushing for a coup," adding that justice had now been served.
In contrast, the opposition criticized the ruling; the left-wing Peronist youth organization "La Campora" wrote on the "X" platform: "There is no justice in our country. The judiciary is under the control of a mafia that serves the powerful."
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Higseth: Secret cells supporting China were active in 30 American universities
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed on Friday that Chinese-backed propaganda cells were active at 30 US universities.
In a video message posted on the "X" platform, Hegseth stated that the US Congress had banned Confucius Institutes, describing them as "Chinese government-backed cultural and propaganda programs that have infiltrated universities in almost every state."
The minister added: "They have returned disguised in new forms. It has been revealed that 80 new propaganda cells have emerged under other names in 30 universities."
Without providing specific evidence or examples of the suspicion, the US Secretary added that it concerned alleged attempts to steal intellectual property or incite students against the United States.
Higseth noted that "these sleeper organizations have been added to the list of structures that threaten national security."