Argentine President Javier Milei is reportedly traveling to Spain on June 24, 2026, for what is described as a private visit with no official agenda. The trip comes at a particularly challenging time for his administration, as the government faces the controversial "AdorniGate" scandal involving his former spokesperson's massive wealth increase.
In a marathon session lasting over 10 hours, Argentina's Chamber of Deputies began debating the Super RIGI investment regime and a USD 171 million payment to holdout creditors. The ruling coalition needed Adrián Ravier to remain as a deputy to reach the 128 legislators required for quorum, delaying his appointment as the new presidential spokesperson amidst the AdorniGate scandal.
President Javier Milei would travel to Spain on Wednesday, June 24, while the scandal over Manuel Adorni's patrimonial increase continues to escalate. Adrián Ravier was appointed as the new presidential spokesperson following a censure motion that has gathered 120 signatures. The impeachment session failed due to lack of quorum.
President Javier Milei spoke at a Faro Foundation event celebrating 2.3% year-over-year GDP growth in Q1 2026. The event featured Adrián Ravier (new presidential spokesperson) and Manuel Adorni, who faces an illicit enrichment scandal. Milei announced his upcoming book "Morality as State Policy."
A tense political session at Argentina's Lower House failed on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, after the ruling coalition successfully prevented opposition from questioning Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni. Only 117 legislators showed up—12 short of the 129 needed for quorum. PRO and UCR parties backed the government's strategy, delaying debate until commission hearings begin June 30.
Libertarian economist and Congressman Adrián Ravier was appointed by President Javier Milei as Argentina's new presidential spokesperson, replacing Manuel Adorni following a scandal involving a 775% wealth increase. Ravier, a disciple of renowned Spanish economist Huerta de Soto, now faces the challenge of restoring credibility to the government's communication strategy.
President Javier Milei's administration faces a turbulent week marked by resistance to the "Super Rigi" pension reform and a shocking corruption scandal dubbed "AdorniGate". With a motion of censure gathering unprecedented support, a new spokesperson has been appointed to navigate the storm.
President Javier Milei will officially present economist Adrián Ravier as Argentina's new presidential spokesperson on Monday, June 22, 2026, at the White Hall of Casa Rosada. This appointment follows the controversial "AdorniGate" scandal that triggered a censorship motion with 120 signatures against former spokesperson Manuel Adorni.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
