25/06/2026 15:11 - Politica
In less than 15 minutes, Patricia Bullrich, leader of the PRO party (Republican Proposal), derailed a special session called by the Peronist opposition for this Thursday, June 25, 2026. The goal was to advance a potential interpellation of Manuel Adorni, the Chief of Staff facing scrutiny over a staggering 775% increase in his personal wealth.
The strategy was simple but effective: instruct senators from La Libertad Avanza (LLA), the ruling libertarian party, to abstain from sitting in their benches. This move prevented reaching the quorum of 37 legislators required to initiate the debate. Sources close to Bullrich indicated the message to President Javier Milei was direct: "The government must make a decision: we cannot continue with this Chief of Staff; he is paralyzing Congress."
Manuel Adorni is under fire for a reported patrimonial increase of 775%, with declared assets jumping from $20 million to $944 million. This has triggered a political crisis involving:
| Key Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Censure Motion | Accumulated 120 signatures of the 129 needed. |
| Lower House Session | Failed due to lack of quorum (117 present out of 129 needed). |
| New Spokesperson | Adrián Ravier designated to replace Adorni. |
| Senate Citation | Adorni must appear on July 2, 2026. |
Judge Ariel Lijo is overseeing the judicial investigation into the alleged illicit enrichment.
Official Statement: "Neither La Libertad Avanza nor Kirchnerism provided quorum to treat our interpellation project for Manuel Adorni. We will continue insisting so Argentines get the explanations they deserve."
Statement: "The Senate cannot remain paralyzed," joining the complaints regarding the institutional situation.
The Constitutional Affairs Committee, presided by Agustín Coto (LLA), is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, June 25 at 15:00 hours to address the interpellation projects against Manuel Adorni presented by both the PJ and the PRO.
In the Lower House, the debate was also referred to the Constitutional Affairs Committee starting June 30, 2026. While the opposition seeks explanations regarding Adorni's wealth, the ruling party attempts to defuse the crisis without accepting the resignation demands.
It is a constitutional mechanism allowing Congress to summon ministers to explain their management. A censure motion requires a qualified majority of two-thirds of those present to pass. With La Libertad Avanza holding over 90 legislators, reaching this majority is mathematically impossible.
Alfredo S. Quiroga
