14/06/2026 03:24 - Politica
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Deputy Oscar Zago, president of the Integration and Development Movement (MID) bloc and former head of the ruling 'La Libertad Avanza' coalition in the Chamber of Deputies, assured this Saturday, June 13, 2026, that the departure of Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni is irreversible. Zago, a key legislative ally, stated bluntly: 'For me, the Adorni issue is finished,' warning that every day President Javier Milei retains the official, the political cost falls directly on the Executive Branch.
Context for International Readers: The Jefe de Gabinete (Cabinet Chief) in Argentina is a crucial role, functioning as the political coordinator between the President and Congress. Manuel Adorni has been a prominent figure in implementing Milei's libertarian economic agenda.
Zago outlined only two scenarios to resolve the crisis:
'Either he has to leave directly by saying: I resign irrevocably and there is no turning back, or the president calls him and says: Okay, now I accept your resignation,' Zago illustrated.
The crisis erupted following the presentation of Adorni's sworn asset declaration before the Anti-Corruption Office. He incorporated USD 513,000 previously undeclared, attributing them to Bitcoin investments made between 2013 and 2018—a version questioned by legislators within the ruling coalition itself.
Adorni's declared net worth jumped from $20 million to $944 million Argentine pesos. He admitted to omitting USD 500,000 in previous declarations. Federal Judge Ariel Lijo is currently leading the investigation.
Zago recalled that Adorni appeared before Congress on April 29, 2026, with the unanimous support of the ruling bloc: 'They were all applauding him and shouting: Go, Manu! It is in the videos.' However, Adorni's subsequent public statements contradicted what was said in that session regarding his assets.
'We feel very much taken for fools,' Zago admitted, confirming that his bloc will provide a quorum and support the summons for interrogation. The legislator dismissed the possibility of a censure motion prospering because the ruling party would not support it, but the political damage is done.
Political pressure on Adorni is mounting from various sectors of the Argentine opposition and traditional allies:
| Sector / Party | Position |
|---|---|
| PRO (Republican Proposal) | Center-right allies conditioned their political support on Adorni's exit: 'We don't know why he isn't leaving, it's a blunder.' They issued a statement calling the omissions 'a serious lack' that is irreversible. |
| UCR (Radical Civic Union) | The traditional center-right opposition stated Adorni 'lied to Congress' and 'whoever lies to Congress and society is not in a position to lead the State.' |
| Peronism | The main opposition force advances with a censure motion: 120 signatures in Deputies (needs 129 for quorum). |
| Senate | Vice President Victoria Villarruel summoned Parliamentary Labor for June 18. 37 votes are needed to censure. |
Requests for a special session for Tuesday, June 24, 2026, already gather 120 signatures, nine short of the necessary quorum. The opposition needs at least part of the PRO, UCR, or the Innovation Federal bloc to join.
Zago speculated that the exit will happen sooner: 'I believe the Government will not want to pay more costs and surely he will leave before the 23rd.' Regarding why Milei did not make the decision earlier, he was terse: 'They are submerged. That is purely and exclusively an internal problem.'
According to the Enter Communication Studio, negative mentions of Adorni rose from 135,000 to 323,000, overshadowing positive economic news: S&P improved Argentina's rating from CCC+ to B-, country risk fell to an 8-year low (433-440 basis points), and May inflation was 2.1% monthly (an 8-month low).
Sources: Infobae | Prior verified system knowledge.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
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