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Milei siblings close ranks around Adorni at Cabinet meeting

09-05-2026 08:45 President Javier Milei publicly backs top aide Manuel Adorni during tense Cabinet meeting overshadowed by allegations over his wealth and assets; Backing comes after Security Minister Patricia Bullrich spoke up, increasing pressure on Cabinet chief to disclose info about his finances.

What Manuel Adorni is covering up

07-05-2026 14:07 Cabinet Chief’s never-ending scandal is source of growing unease within President Javier Milei's government.

by Javier Calvo

Milei's culture secretary heckled at opening of 50th BA book fair

24-04-2026 15:49 Culture Secretary Leanardo Cifelli heckled and jeered during speech at inauguration of Buenos Aires International Book Fair; Protesters criticise government, boo and whistle president's name.

Smelling a drop of blood in the water

17-04-2026 16:17 Losing control of the digital discourse for Milei is akin to losing the streets for a traditional Peronist politician of the 21st-century.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Pilar Ramírez: ‘Fixer’ steps up for La Libertad Avanza in Buenos Aires

02-04-2026 22:54 Head of the ruling party’s caucus in City legislature asserts her influence and consolidates control in the capital. Her relationship with Karina Milei, role within La Libertad Avanza and why her Peronist origins don’t work against her.

by Juan Pablo Kavanagh

Crypto-scandal: Novelli and Milei’s US$5-million $LIBRA deal

21-03-2026 00:02 To President Milei’s favour, he’s not the first top-level public official to use his position for personal benefit. But according to his terminology, such behaviour is one of the prime definitions of the caste.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

AFA treasurer Toviggino testifies in alleged tax evasion case

12-03-2026 00:46 Pablo Toviggino appears before federal judge but declines to answer questions; AFA president Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia due to testify on Thursday.

Mahiques to replace Cúneo Libarona as justice minister

04-03-2026 19:02 President Javier Milei confirms departure of justice minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona and installs Buenos Aires City attorney-general; Incoming official Juan Bautista Mahiques vows “independent” and “modern” justice system.

Government secures clear labour reform victory in Senate

12-02-2026 11:06 La Libertad Avanza, supported by UCR, PRO and provincial caucuses, pushes through labour reform after 15 hours of debate; Decisive 42 to 30 victory, Casa Rosada wants approval before March 1; Debate moves to the Chamber of Deputies, which can still review text.

Former ANDIS chief Diego Spagnuolo to stand trial on corruption charges

09-02-2026 23:12 Federal Judge Sebastián Casanello says former ANDIS agency chief Diego Spagnuolo will stand trial on charges of fraud, illegal association and graft; Three others also sent to trial.

'cause I’m the Taxman

20-12-2025 08:02 In restricting government to ever narrower circles, Milei is misreading the results of the last midterms. But Milei’s conclusion is that sister knows best.

Darío Wassermann named new president of Banco Nación

17-12-2025 13:01 New head of leading public bank closely linked to Presidential Chief-of-Staff Karina Milei and Economy Minister Luis Caputo;

High corruption in Argentina

29-11-2025 05:00 Two years into Javier Milei’s Presidency, there is a growing sense of impunity that by no means is his sole responsibility. It is reminiscent of moments of high corruption such as those seen in the latter Kirchnerite years.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Nothing to see here

26-11-2025 12:32 Milei's honeymoon moment – the election result in October – cooled the overheated mood in society, the media and among the political elite.

by Javier Calvo

Congress report into ‘$LIBRA’ scam accuses Milei of crypto fraud

19-11-2025 10:49 Commission points finger at President and his sister in $LIBRA collapse, alleging judicial cover-up; Final opposition-led report by lawmakers says Milei is guilty of malfeasance and alleges official withheld information.

Libertarian bliss and Macri’s shadow

15-11-2025 05:40 Macri felt invincible in the aftermath of the 2017 midterm victory, as does the President today. But hubris is a dangerous ailment for victorious politicians.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Karina rules OK

08-11-2025 06:34 Karina Milei’s claim to the electoral laurels seems a slam dunk, but a different conclusion emerges once we look beyond the big picture to the provincial results.

by Michael Soltys

Karina in power

08-11-2025 00:16 President Javier Milei’s sister and chief-of-staff believes she is the architect of her brother’s triumph. Now, not even he will be able to restrain her.

by Juan Luis González

Milei appoints Santilli interior minister as reshuffle continues

02-11-2025 22:59 Row over “testimonial candidates” erupts as President Javier Milei names newly elected Buenos Aires Province lawmaker Diego Santilli as his new interior minister just a week after he was elected to Congress; Milei calls Cabinet meeting for Monday morning.

Macri slams Milei over Adorni appointment after tense Olivos meeting

02-11-2025 09:21 Former president said replacing outgoing Cabinet chief Guillermo Francos with an inexperienced public official “does not seem like good news,” confirming his dinner with Milei ended without agreement.