Francos Denies YPF Ouster Amid Adorni Case Fallout, Proposes Pinedo for Supreme Court

Argentine politics is abuzz with speculation following former Chief of Staff Guillermo Francos' recent statements, particularly regarding the controversial Adorni case and his own position within the state oil company YPF. Francos has moved to quell rumors suggesting his ouster from YPF's board, asserting his continued directorship and attributing such talk to the usual digital noise.

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I continue to be a director of YPF.

Francos stood by his earlier assessment that the scandal involving private flights and undeclared properties linked to presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni has been a considerable burden on President Javier Milei, contributing to the President's visible "fury." He explained this term as reflecting Milei's vehement responses to perceived absurdities or challenges to government decisions, a characteristic he views as a sign of the President's strong conviction.

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There are always rumors, operators, trolls. The digital universe is secret, nobody knows exactly what operates each thing but here I am.

In a notable shift, Francos also put forward Federico Pinedo, former provisional president of the Senate, as a potential nominee for the Supreme Court. Francos praised Pinedo's rationality, legal expertise, and seriousness, suggesting he would be an excellent addition to the highest court. This endorsement aligns with Pinedo's recent writings on the unconstitutionality of university funding laws, a point Francos also reiterated, arguing that legislative budget increases overstep constitutional boundaries. Francos's comments offer a glimpse into the internal dynamics and policy debates within the Milei administration, highlighting both internal affirmations and external policy proposals.

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Yes, well, I expressed that word (fury) to talk about the vehemence with which he confronts all positions that question government decisions.