US Judge Orders Argentina’s Caputo to Turn Over Texts (Correct)

Argentina was ordered by a US judge to turn over top officials’ Gmail, WhatsApp and Signal messages to former YPF SA shareholders trying to collect a $16 billion judgment against the South American nation.

US District Judge Loretta Preska said Tuesday that plaintiffs backed by litigation funding firm Burford Capital were entitled to messages from Economy Minister Luis Caputo and several former officials. She noted that the Argentine press has reported on the widespread use of unofficial apps by President Javier Milei and his circle to transact government business.

Robert Giuffra, a lawyer for Argentina, suggested in a hearing ...