Argentine Cabinet chief Adorni resigns over corruption scandalAdorni resigns over corruption scandal
Manuel Adorni, Argentina's Cabinet chief and close ally of President Javier Milei, resigned on Saturday in Buenos Aires following a corruption scandal that has roiled the government.
The resignation undermines President Milei's flagship campaign pledge to eliminate graft in the political elite, marking a significant setback for his administration's anti-corruption efforts.
Western Media
Western Media outlets report that Manuel Adorni resigned to undermine President Milei's flagship pledge to stamp out endemic graft among political elites.
- Argentina's President Javier Milei won the 2023 election promising to drastically reduce state spending and corruption.
- Manuel Adorni joined Milei's campaign team before becoming a key advisor after the 2023 election victory.
- Buenos Aires has been Argentina's capital since 1826 and serves as the center of the nation's political power.
