News of cabinet

Milei puts military back in charge of defence after 42 years of civilian rule

23-11-2025 09:57 President Javier Milei names Lieutenant General Carlos Presti, current head of the Army, as Argentina’s new defence minister; Opposition criticises move as "step backwards"; Since December 1983, when Raúl Alfonsín began his Presidency following the end of military dictatorship, all post-holders have been civilians.

The City and the Senate

15-11-2025 05:05 While the government’s overall midterm triumph represented a huge shift from gloomy pre-electoral expectations, this city’s results did not show that much change from last May’s local voting.

by Michael Soltys

Milei names interior minister in bid to spur reforms

03-11-2025 12:03 Santilli, a member of former president Mauricio Macri’s PRO party, follows Milei’s appointment of Manuel Adorni as Cabinet chief. 

Milei’s Cabinet chief choice is a mistake, Macri says

02-11-2025 23:03 Javier Milei should not have chosen Manuel Adorni as Cabinet chief, former president Mauricio Macri declares.

Milei delays Cabinet changes after electoral triumph

30-10-2025 00:27 President says that he may avoid further modifications until change of Congress on December 10.

From crisis to relaunch: Quirno’s in-tray at Foreign Ministry

25-10-2025 10:03 Beyond economic matters, Pablo Quirno’s Foreign Ministry will focus on promoting abroad the core elements of Milei’s “cultural battle,” a push launched the moment the head of state took office.

by Juan Pablo Kavanagh

Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein presents resignation to President Milei

22-10-2025 12:06 Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein has submitted his resignation to President Javier Milei, according to government sources; Decision follows days of speculation over his future and likely appointment of presidential advisor Santiago Caputo to Cabinet.

Milei to reshuffle Cabinet post midterm election, says report

21-10-2025 08:38 President Milei is expected to reshuffle his cabinet after Sunday's midterm elections, 'Clarín' reported Monday. 

Milei revives Interior Ministry in nod to governors, appoints Catalán

10-09-2025 11:33 Position had been previously scrapped by government; Lisandro Catalán will join Cabinet Chief Guillermo Francos and Luis Caputo on newly-formed “Mesa Federal,” bid to restore dialogue with provincial governors.

Milei set to lose Bullrich and Petri after elections, reshuffle ahead

18-08-2025 12:42 Security and Defence ministers likely to leave Cabinet in December; Former Juntos por el Cambio presidential ticket now set to run for congressional posts representing La Libertad Avanza.

Milei to 'audit' Argentina's Foreign Ministry after Cuba embargo vote

31-10-2024 14:12 Day after sacking of Foreign Minister Diana Mondino, Presidential Spokesperson Manuel Adorni says "President Milei's position is clear" and that all staff unhappy with Argentina's new direction are free to "withdraw from the government."

PRO gains another spot in government as energy secretary resigns

17-10-2024 16:22 Eduardo Chirillo resigns as energy secretary; María del Carmen Tettamanti, former chief of Camuzzi gas distributor and advisor to Patricia Bullrich, appointed to post.

Key law, pact with governors, Cabinet tweaks – the keys to Milei’s relaunch

26-06-2024 17:09 President returns from abroad and focuses on domestic issues; He expects final approval of the mega reform to give impetus to his pact with governors and pave the way for Cabinet changes.

Milei at a turning point

15-06-2024 06:34 At this point, six months into office, Milei knows he needs to get something out of Congress, no matter exactly what that “something” is. Progress, not perfection.

by Marcelo J. García

Sturzenegger set to join government, confirms new Cabinet chief

28-05-2024 13:08 President Javier Milei will appoint former Central Bank governor Federico Sturzenegger to his Cabinet in the coming days, confirms new Cabinet Chief Guillermo Francos.

Milei changes Cabinet chief as Nicolás Posse departs

27-05-2024 21:47 Interior Minister Guillermo Francos will succeed Nicolás Posse as Argentina’s new Cabinet chief; Transition will take place this week, with further changes expected.

Milei's ‘Bermuda triangle’ stalks government officials

20-03-2024 22:02 The three members of Javier Milei’s inner circle have the authority to bounce any Cabinet member they see fit – and there have already been nine top-level exits in the first three months of the president’s term.

by Ramón Indart

Posse and Pettovello, key Milei ministers, tussle for posts and influence

06-03-2024 09:45 Cabinet Chief Nicolás Posse and Human Capital Minister Sandra Pettovello, two high-profile officials without previous political experience, are ramping up tensions in President Javier Milei’s government.

by Pablo Varela