Milei's Chief of Staff Adorni Resigns Amid Corruption Probe

Manuel Adorni, Chief of Staff in Argentine President Javier Milei's government, has resigned following months of escalating scandal concerning his personal finances. The controversy, which began in March with revelations of his wife traveling on official flights, has since broadened to encompass allegations of illicit enrichment and significant patrimonial irregularities.

Judicial investigations focused on Adorni's assets, which appeared disproportionate to his official salary. These included undeclared properties, such as a Buenos Aires apartment and a house in an exclusive suburb, purchased through private loans rather than standard bank credits. The apartment, valued at $230,000, was reportedly bought with 87% of its value borrowed from the previous owners, two retirees. Another loan of $100,000, facilitated by his notary and involving two police officers, was allegedly used to purchase a suburban house for $120,000, with an additional $250,000 spent on renovations in cash and without invoices.

Adorni's financial situation came under intense scrutiny when he amended his 2025 asset declaration in June. He added approximately half a million dollars to his declared net worth, bringing it to $424,000. This represented a real increase of 415.9% compared to his initial declaration upon taking office in 2023, according to the fact-checking site Chequeado.

In an interview, Adorni explained the substantial increase in his declared assets by citing accumulated savings from years of work in the private sector and profits from Bitcoin investments made between 2014 and 2025. However, the ongoing investigations into the cash transactions and undeclared assets have cast a shadow over his explanations, ultimately leading to his resignation.