14/06/2026 09:03 - Politica
Un tablero de ajedrez sobre una mesa de reuniones oficial con piezas que representan figuras políticas en tensión.
The political crisis surrounding Argentina's Cabinet Chief, Manuel Adorni, continues to unfold with developments that include internal rejection, maneuvers to avoid a censure motion, and an opposition seeking to capitalize on the government's vulnerability. Amid this turmoil, the financial market displays an unusual tranquility.
According to Infobae, those close to the Cabinet Chief acknowledge the situation is complex. Adorni does not plan to resign because he believes he is safer inside the Government than outside. This stance isn't shared by all his associates, who fear the political damage may be irreversible. A government official warned: "At some point he will have to face it from the outside. And in the meantime, he's earning curses."
President Javier Milei remains his main supporter. Government sources indicate that, from an anarcho-capitalist perspective, the potential classification of the offense as tax evasion isn't viewed with the same severity as illicit enrichment. This argument has been used internally to justify his continuation, comparing the situation to the case of former official Carlos Frugoni.
Rumors about the Secretary General's stance are clear: "She doesn't want to know anything about it anymore", stated close sources. The deterioration of the government's image due to the scandal would be the main driver of her decision. However, an immediate replacement presents challenges. Names circulating as potential successors, such as Federico Sturzenegger (former Central Bank president) or Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno, face internal resistance.
A political factor further complicates the landscape: if Adorni resigns now, the move could be capitalized by the PRO party (center-right opposition led by former President Mauricio Macri) who historically questioned this appointment. This political calculation is reportedly one of the brakes on a negotiated exit.
Unlike the political turbulence, the market shows no signs of panic. Analysts consulted by Infobae maintain that foreign investors consider the case irrelevant as long as the economic program continues. "No investor will change their perspective. Whether Adorni stays or not makes no difference as long as Milei lacks strong competition," explained a trader from New York. The key is that the crisis doesn't chain with other risk factors, such as a currency devaluation.
Peronism (Argentina's dominant political movement) advances with the censure motion and would need 37 votes in the Senate. The UCR (Radical Civic Union, a traditional centrist party) and the PRO show reluctance at being forced to vote against the ruling party. "If they force us to decide due to their inaction, many won't want to be attached to this," warned a Radical source. The government's strategy is to advance Adorni's management report to July 2nd to try to control the legislative agenda.
The coming week will be decisive. The Senate could vote on the summons and potential censure motion. The Casa Rosada (Argentina's presidential palace) worries about the symbolism of having the first Cabinet Chief removed in history, though they already evaluate the possibility of reappointing him by decree if that occurs.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
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