Argentina’s President Javier Milei’s cabinet chief and close ally Manuel Adorni resigns amid a corruption scandal that has drawn sustained scrutiny of Milei’s government. Multiple outlets report that Adorni’s departure follows allegations that have circulated for months and have increasingly focused public attention on alleged misconduct within the administration. The scandal comes as Milei’s government faces pressure over its central political promise to curb corruption among Argentina’s political elite.
DW reports that Adorni has denied any wrongdoing, despite being closely associated with the allegations. DW also notes that Milei publicly defended him, stating that Adorni is “innocent.” ABC News frames the resignation as a further blow to the administration’s anti-corruption messaging, describing how the controversy has “roiled” the government.
The accounts converge on the timing and central fact of Adorni’s resignation and the existence of corruption-related allegations. They also align on the key point that Adorni denies wrongdoing and that Milei previously defended him, even as the controversy continues to affect the administration.
