Ex-Buenos Aires mayor calls for Cabinet chief's resignation amid enrichment probe

Horacio Rodríguez Larreta, former chief of government for Buenos Aires City, has publicly called for the resignation of Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni. Larreta stated that Adorni should step down for the sake of "dignity" amid a scandal involving allegations of illicit enrichment against the official. The politician described the situation surrounding Adorni as "a disgrace," citing contradictions and the official's admission of being a tax evader.

Larreta also criticized the current government's perceived stance on tax evasion, noting their comments that evaders are "heroes." He expressed a desire for the justice system to proceed quickly with the case. When asked about Patricia Bullrich, the head of the ruling party's Senate bloc, Larreta offered a cryptic remark: "Ducks are migratory birds," adding, "It's the story of her life."

The former mayor also directed criticism towards the current administration of Buenos Aires City, led by Mayor Jorge Macri, with whom Larreta has a political rivalry. Larreta argued that the "good management" of the city, once a hallmark of the PRO party, has been broken. He pointed to electoral results, stating that his party consistently won elections, but under Macri's leadership, they suffered a significant defeat in the last legislative elections.

Larreta has previously targeted Adorni, recently posting a video about accessible housing credits for those who "can't find their pendrive with bitcoin." This was a jab at Adorni's earlier comments during an interview. Larreta's campaign for his previous role highlighted the city's potential to add 25,000 new homes for the middle class through accessible credits.