Key facts
- President Javier Milei appointed Interior Minister Diego Santilli as his new chief of cabinet.
- Santilli replaces Manuel Adorni, who resigned following corruption allegations.
- Santilli's appointment takes effect on Tuesday.
- Santilli is a member of the center-right PRO party.
- Adorni is under investigation for alleged illicit enrichment.
Argentine President Javier Milei announced on Sunday the appointment of Interior Minister Diego Santilli as the new chief of cabinet. Santilli will replace Manuel Adorni, who resigned from the position following corruption allegations and will take on his new role on Tuesday.
The reshuffle occurs as Milei's popularity faces a decline, compounded by corruption allegations and internal cabinet friction.
Santilli, an accountant from the center-right PRO party founded by former president Mauricio Macri, has prior experience as deputy chief of the City of Buenos Aires, congressman, senator, and security minister of the City of Buenos Aires.