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Argentine President Javier Milei’s top aide and Cabinet chief resigns over spiraling corruption scandal
NBC News • • world
Key Points:
- Manuel Adorni, Argentine President Javier Milei’s Cabinet chief and close ally, resigned amid a corruption scandal that has damaged the libertarian government’s anti-corruption image.
- Adorni, once a key figure in Milei’s austerity and anti-corruption campaign, faced scrutiny over extravagant spending and real estate purchases inconsistent with his modest official salary.
- Federal prosecutors are investigating Adorni for illicit enrichment, including hiding $500,000 in savings and buying dollars on the black market, though he denies any wrongdoing.
- Milei has publicly defended Adorni, calling him innocent, but the scandal has weakened the president’s political leverage and public communication on economic issues.
- Adorni’s resignation leaves a vacancy in a crucial Cabinet position, with no immediate successor named.
