News of cabinet chief

Arrogance as state policy and the end of Manuel Adorni

03-07-2026 00:50 Manuel Adorni's resignation, in which he accused the press of "media attacks," comes across as pretty pathetic from a spokesman and Cabinet chief who built his tenure on arrogance and who now stands accused of corruption.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Santilli sworn in as Cabinet chief as Milei reshuffles pack

01-07-2026 00:47 Diego Santilli formally took over as President Javier Milei's Cabinet chief on Tuesday, completing a transition triggered by Manuel Adorni's resignation amid a corruption investigation.

Trips, wealth and property – The judicial cases closing in on Adorni

28-06-2026 16:16 Investigators have ordered a forensic review of the former Cabinet chief's finances and are examining the circumstances of his private jet trip to Uruguay and real-estate investments.

From trips to unexplained wealth – Scandals that led to Adorni's exit

28-06-2026 13:22 Former Cabinet chief steps down after months of mounting political and judicial scrutiny – here’s how we got here.

Adorni finally resigns as Cabinet chief after months of scandal

28-06-2026 01:14 Cabinet chief finally steps down after months of pressure, citing relentless media attacks; Official admitted he concealed US$500,000 from his asset declarations. Resignation is a significant blow to Javier Milei's inner circle.

'One-way guest': Document that raised questions over Adorni and his wife's travel

27-06-2026 13:23 The official document that raised awkward questions for the Milei government, months before the former Cabinet chief resigned.

President shows support for under-fire Adorni at Flag Day rally

20-06-2026 14:16 President stands by close ally Manuel Adorni despite mounting pressure over undeclared assets and growing calls for his resignation.

Milei to stand by his man as calls for Adorni’s sacking grow

19-06-2026 11:54 Former ally Ramiro Marra becomes latest voice to call for official’s resignation; Mounting problems for top official, who admitted he failed to declare cash savings and is struggling to explain his expenditure.

Angry reaction to Adorni’s admission that he concealed half-million dollars

11-06-2026 21:29 Cabinet chief's admission that he omitted US$500,000 from his public asset and wealth declarations sparks controversy and criticism.

Manuel Adorni admits to tax fraud in bid to turn page on scandal

11-06-2026 18:01 Manuel Adorni admits he failed to declare half a million dollars in previous sworn affidavits outlining wealth and assets; President Javier Milei’s Cabinet chief says he concealed wealth and saved “off the books like everyone else” before election to office.

Adorni denies censorship after Casa Rosada curbs on press access

04-05-2026 17:48 President Javier Milei’s government restores access to Casa Rosada for reporters after an alleged espionage row but imposes new rules tightening access to areas of government house.

Milei stands by Cabinet chief amid growing corruption scandal

29-04-2026 22:46 Court probe into Manuel Adorni is unfolding at the most tenuous moment of Javier Milei’s Presidency, adding to his mounting list of challenges.

Pressure on Adorni builds as investigators probe assets, travel, bank details

09-04-2026 20:40 President Javier Milei’s Cabinet chief is facing mounting questions over his finances after journalistic investigations uncovered inconsistencies, unexplained asset growth and transactions involving third parties; Judge requests banking secrecy rules to be lifted to aid probe.

Questions mount for Manuel Adorni as probes examine assets, travel

06-04-2026 15:56 President Javier Milei’s Cabinet chief is facing mounting questions over his finances after journalistic investigations uncovered inconsistencies, unexplained asset growth and transactions involving third parties.

From pundit to centre of power: Manuel Adorni’s rapid rise

04-11-2025 10:37 A look at the political career of Argentina’s new Cabinet chief, a former journalist, economic talking head and one-time official in ex-president Mauricio Macri's government who has swiftly risen to the very heart of government.

Santiago Caputo left empty-handed in Milei Cabinet reshuffle

04-11-2025 10:12 For now, Javier Milei's star advisor remains a 'montributista' at the Casa Rosada.

by Gustavo Winkler

Milei names Adorni Cabinet chief as Francos resigns

31-10-2025 21:38 Guillermo Francos tenders resignation to President Javier Milei, with Presidential Spokesperson Manuel Adorni named as replacement; Cabinet position for top advisor Santiago Caputo increasingly more likely.

by James Grainger

Cabinet reshuffle: Who will head Milei’s ministries going forward?

22-10-2025 15:05 One by one, the post-election changes President Milei is preparing for his Cabinet; Among the names being discussed are Santiago Caputo, Patricia Bullrich, Luis Petri, Guillermo Francos and more.

by Alejandro Gomel