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The legal saga surrounding the alleged British investment in Tolhuin gained crucial clarity following statements made by Judge Gustavo González of the Court of First Instance in a radio interview this Thursday with journalist Daniel Puebla on FM Aire Libre . The judge explained the scope of his recent ruling regarding the company LeoLabs Argentina SRL , distinguishing between the initial claim of the General Inspectorate of Justice (IGJ) and the court's final decision.
It's not dissolution, it's "Nullity"
As Judge González explained, the IGJ (General Inspectorate of Justice) was requesting the "dissolution and liquidation" of the company. However, the court decided to go further. After analyzing reports from the Ministry of Defense and the Undersecretariat of Telecommunications and Connectivity of the Chief of Staff's Office —which warned about the radar's dual-use and military capabilities —the judge declared the company 's registration with the IGJ null and void .
"We note that the case transcends corporate law ," González stated, pointing out that the public interest and social impact of the radar forced the court to act on the very validity of the company's existence in Tierra del Fuego .
Disarmament: A challenge for the Supreme Court
One of the magistrate's most important clarifications was that this ruling, in itself, does not order the physical dismantling of the antennas . The judge was unequivocal: 1) dismantling is beyond the scope of the IGJ (General Inspectorate of Justice) proceedings; 2) that action is the subject of the legal process initiated by the Municipality of Tolhuin before the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) . While the STJ is considering whether or not to demolish the antenna field, this ruling of nullity deprives LeoLabs of its legal standing to defend itself as a legally constituted entity.
"Good faith" and operability in doubt
When asked whether the radar is currently operational, the judge admitted he was unaware of the situation on the ground, relying on the "good faith" of the statements made by the company and the provincial government, who maintain that the system is inactive. However, he noted that a court order prohibiting any changes to the radar is in effect, and that any operation of the radar would constitute a serious breach of the court order that should be reported.
A warning for the future
The ruling includes a call to the IGJ (General Inspectorate of Justice) to strengthen future controls. "It's not the same for a limited liability company that wants to manufacture shoes as it is for a company that wants to install a radar," González stated. This statement encapsulates the political negligence that this website has denounced from day one: a foreign power was allowed entry with the same ease as a small retail business .
The right to appeal
Finally, the judge noted that the ruling is from the first instance and that both the company and the IGJ have the right to appeal to the Court of Appeals .
There is no doubt that this is a monumental legal step. With the annulment of its registration, LeoLabs is no longer a company in liquidation; it is an entity whose presence in the Tierra del Fuego registry has been erased because it affected the nation's best interests.
Key points to understand Judge González's ruling:
Concept
Scope of the Ruling
Legal Status
The company's registration was declared null and void .
Foundation
Ministry of Defense reports on the radar's military and dual-use capabilities .
Disarmament
It is not ordered at this stage ; it corresponds to the procedure of the Municipality of Tolhuin before the STJ.
Operability
There is a current injunction prohibiting its operation.
Appeal
Both parties may appeal to a higher authority.