Argentine President Javier Milei has appointed Interior Minister Diego Santilli as his chief of staff, according to an announcement published Sunday on the social network X. This decision is part of a government reshuffle that has taken place as the executive branch is weakened by accusations of corruption and internal tensions.
Diego Santilli is replacing Manuel Adorni, who resigned following allegations of illicit enrichment. He is expected to officially assume his new responsibilities on Tuesday, according to information released by the president's office.
This change comes amid an increasingly tense political climate for Javier Milei, whose popularity is declining. The government is facing several controversies, including investigations targeting certain officials and criticism of the executive branch's handling of the situation.
Diego Santilli is a well-known figure on the Argentine political scene. An accountant by training and a member of the center-right PRO party, founded by former president Mauricio Macri, he has held several important positions, including Minister of Security for the city of Buenos Aires, deputy and senator, as well as deputy mayor of the capital.
In a statement published on X, the new chief of staff affirmed his desire to support the continuation of the reforms undertaken by the Milei government, believing that they are necessary to modernize the Argentine economy.
For his part, Manuel Adorni is the subject of an investigation into suspected illicit enrichment. He has also been criticized for certain personal trips he has taken with his family, fueling political tensions surrounding his departure from the government.
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