Financial Times Calls Karina Milei's Statement 'Unusual' Amid Adorni Resignation

The British newspaper Financial Times has highlighted the resignation of Manuel Adorni as chief of staff, framing it as a significant event amid an ongoing investigation into illicit enrichment. The report notes that Adorni's departure occurred while President Javier Milei is working to contain a scandal that has impacted his free-market reformist government.

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The chief of cabinet, Manuel Adorni, who faces a federal investigation for recent property purchases and luxury travel, resigned via a letter sent to X on Saturday night, hours before Argentines would watch their third match of the 2026 World Cup against Jordan.

Adorni, described as Milei's "principal advisor," submitted his resignation via a letter posted on X, just hours before Argentina's third match in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. The investigation into his recent property acquisitions and luxury travel began in March, reportedly undermining the popularity and political capital of a government pushing for major reforms.

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His attempt to justify his expenses in a televised interview earlier this month, alleging that he used legitimate savings, including investments in cryptocurrencies and cash 'found' in his late father's apartment, provoked widespread ridicule in Argentina and intensified calls for his resignation.

His attempt to justify his spending in a televised interview, citing legitimate savings, cryptocurrency investments, and cash "found" in his late father's apartment, provoked widespread mockery in Argentina and intensified calls for his resignation. The Financial Times characterized the statement made by Karina Milei, the President's sister and closest ally in the government, as "unusual."

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We regret that the circumstances have developed this way.

Karina Milei expressed respect for Adorni's decision and regret over the circumstances. President Milei had previously resisted pressure to dismiss Adorni, stating he would only remove him if a court found him guilty, expressing confidence in his honesty. However, the Financial Times pointed out contradictions in Adorni's statements, including his admission of failing to declare approximately $500,000 in savings to tax authorities, despite earlier declarations to Congress of having committed no crime and having nothing to hide.

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If they declare him guilty, I will dismiss him myself. I trust his honesty.