International media highlight Adorni's resignation amid corruption scandal in Argentina

The resignation of Manuel Adorni as Argentina's Chief of Cabinet has drawn significant attention from international media, which have framed it as a major blow to President Javier Milei's administration. Financial Times reported that the "main advisor to Javier Milei resigns amid corruption scandal in Argentina," noting that Adorni's departure occurred as Milei attempts to quell a corruption scandal that has damaged his reformist government.

The British publication described Adorni as the president's "main advisor" and mentioned the support he received from Presidency Secretary Karina Milei. The article suggested that the scandal "undermined the popularity and political capital of a government trying to push through the country's biggest reform agenda in decades."

Bloomberg also covered the story, referencing the controversy surrounding Adorni's wife's use of the presidential private jet for a trip to New York. The US outlet stated that Adorni, "one of Milei's most loyal collaborators," stepped down after months of struggling to contain corruption accusations. It highlighted that Adorni was under investigation for property acquisitions and luxury travel despite receiving a state salary.

Spanish newspaper El País reported that Adorni was "cornered by a corruption scandal" and questioned his claim that "endless media attacks" forced his exit. El País noted that Milei had previously moved Adorni from his role as spokesperson but was reluctant to remove him entirely until his sister and Presidency Secretary, Karina Milei, withdrew her support. El Mundo, another Spanish daily, stated that Milei "shed" his Chief of Cabinet "after almost four months of agonizing desgaste" amid the controversy. The paper pointed out that Adorni, who held a position akin to prime minister in Argentina's hyper-presidential system, saw his image and political career collapse after it was revealed he had taken his wife on the presidential plane for an official trip to the United States.