Argentina SIDE intelligence budget surges to $176B after $80B extra in 50 days

Argentina's state intelligence agency (SIDE) received nearly $80 billion in additional funding over 50 days, raising its total budget to $176 billion, according to journalist Leandro Bravo on RDI. The report suggests inconsistent government criteria in budget allocations, raising concerns about oversight and potential misuse. The development signals a significant expansion of intelligence spending amid political scrutiny.