The unusual and provocative incident occurred when the president was leaving after voting
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During his participation in the legislative elections of the City of Buenos Aires this Sunday, May 18, President Javier Milei was involved in a tense episode with the press that quickly went viral on social media.
As he was entering to cast his vote at a school in the Capital, Diego Lewen, a reporter from the C5N channel, violently hit him in the face with the microphone, causing a strong commotion among those present.
"Hey, stop! You hit me with the microphone in the face, stop a bit!", said the unusually assaulted president.
The incident was recorded on video: as the journalists approached to take statements, one of the microphones used by the C5N reporter struck directly on the President's face, who replied with an expression of annoyance.
Although there was no further physical aggression, the moment ignited social media and provoked criticism of the actions of the Kirchnerist media and journalist Diego Lewen. In the images, Milei can be seen annoyed and pointing with his finger, without making further comments, while his security asked for distance.
Javier Milei voted and launched harsh criticisms at Macri
Beyond the incident, the President went to vote amid a key day in the City of Buenos Aires, where 30 legislative seats are being renewed. He was received with applause and shouts of support from his followers as he entered the school.
After voting, Milei briefly spoke with the press and didn't avoid controversies. Asked about the deepfake video showing Mauricio Macri withdrawing Silvia Lospennato's candidacy to support the libertarian Manuel Adorni, the president replied without filters: "Mauricio Macri is acting like a crybaby and is very fragile,” he shot back.
He also expressed confidence in the development of the electoral process and left a message to the voters: "Let the people express themselves."
Así votó el presidente Javier Milei
A key election in CABA
More than 2.5 million citizens of Buenos Aires were eligible to vote this Sunday in elections that could redefine the political map of the City. The election presents a strong contest between PRO, which has governed CABA for almost two decades, and La Libertad Avanza, which seeks to consolidate its local presence following Milei's national victory in 2023.
On the other side, Peronism—with Leandro Santoro as the most visible figure—tries to capitalize on the wear and tear of the Buenos Aires government and reposition itself in the Legislature.
The elected candidates will take office on December 10, 2025, and will serve four-year terms. The day proceeded normally at the voting centers, except for the incident involving the C5N reporter that momentarily overshadowed the electoral focus.
