Carrió slams Milei government over corruption allegations: 'God save us from evil'

Prominent Argentine politician Elisa Carrió has sharply criticized the administration of President Javier Milei, accusing it of corruption and of "taking Argentines and the Armed Forces for fools."

Carrió, a key figure in the Civic Coalition, made her remarks on social media, seemingly in response to a growing scandal surrounding Chief of Staff Manuel Adorni. Adorni is facing an investigation for alleged illicit enrichment.

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This government of corrupt people is taking all Argentines and the Armed Forces for fools. God save us from evil. Come, Lord Jesus.

In a recent television appearance, Adorni admitted to having undeclared savings, stating that he and his wife, Bettina Angeletti, had saved money "in the black" (informally) like many other Argentines. He acknowledged that he had amended his 2023 and 2024 financial disclosures to include approximately half a million dollars earned from cryptocurrency investments.

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We saved in the black like all Argentines.

Adorni explained that his savings, along with his wife's, were accumulated over years of working in the private sector since he was 18. He asserted that they had always saved, but did so informally, a practice he claims is common among Argentines fortunate enough to save.

The judicial investigation into Adorni's financial situation is entering a new phase. Sources indicate that the Anti-Corruption Office has received Adorni's latest financial filings, including the rectifications for previous years. However, the annex related to his wife's finances has not yet been submitted by Adorni.

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I worked in the private sector my whole life. Throughout my life, I met my wife, who also worked in the private sector. And we saved all our lives, we did it in the black, like most Argentines who were lucky enough to save.