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Macri Celebrates Santilli's Appointment as New Chief of Staff, Cites Confidence in Reforms
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Macri Celebrates Santilli's Appointment as New Chief of Staff, Cites Confidence in Reforms

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Mauricio Macri celebrates Diego Santilli's appointment as Argentina's new Chief of Staff, replacing Manuel Adorni.
  • Macri expressed confidence that Santilli will help strengthen reforms and economic progress.
  • Several political figures, including Jorge Macri and Rogelio Frigerio, also voiced support for Santilli's new role.

Former Argentine President Mauricio Macri has lauded the appointment of Diego Santilli as the new Chief of Staff, succeeding Manuel Adorni. "I celebrate that decision," Macri stated on his X account, indicating his approval of the move.

I celebrate that decision.

— Mauricio MacriFormer Argentine President Mauricio Macri's reaction to Diego Santilli's appointment as Chief of Staff.

Macri revealed that he had spoken with Santilli before the latter's meeting with President Javier Milei on Sunday. "I spoke with Diego Santilli today before his meeting with the president. He told me he was going to be appointed as the new Chief of Staff," the former president shared. He expressed his belief that Santilli, with his background in the PRO party, will be instrumental in "strengthening the change, recovering some of the tranquility the country needs, and allowing economic reforms to advance as soon as possible."

Supporting the decision, Buenos Aires City Mayor Jorge Macri, Diego Santilli's cousin, extended his best wishes: "Diego, I wish you success in this new challenge." He added, "Know that we are here to help consolidate the agenda for change that Argentines need."

He told me that he was going to be appointed as the new Chief of Staff.

— Mauricio MacriFormer Argentine President Mauricio Macri revealing his prior conversation with Diego Santilli about the upcoming appointment.

Rogelio Frigerio, the governor of Entre Ríos province, also weighed in, highlighting Santilli's qualifications. "I know your capacity for work, your willingness to dialogue, and your commitment to building consensus in complex times. I wish you much success in this new challenge," Frigerio tweeted.

I trust that the Buenos Aires leader with PRO origins will help strengthen the change, recover some of the tranquility the country needs, and allow economic reforms to advance as soon as possible.

— Mauricio MacriFormer Argentine President Mauricio Macri expressing his confidence in Diego Santilli's ability to foster reforms and stability.

President Javier Milei formally appointed Santilli to the position on Sunday. Santilli, who previously served as Minister of the Interior since November, now takes on the significant role of replacing Adorni. Adorni's departure followed speculation about illicit enrichment and his admission of being a tax evader. Adorni announced his resignation on Saturday, citing "endless media attacks" and a need to protect himself and his family.

Diego, I wish you success in this new challenge. Know that we are here to help consolidate the agenda for change that Argentines need.

— Jorge MacriBuenos Aires City Mayor Jorge Macri offering support to the newly appointed Chief of Staff.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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