New government structure in Argentina: Santilli as Chief of Staff, two key deputies appointed
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Diego Santilli has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff in Argentina's government, consolidating significant power.
- The Ministry of the Interior will be eliminated, with its functions absorbed by the Chief of Staff's office, enhancing Santilli's control over intergovernmental relations.
- Ignacio Devitt and Gustavo Coria will serve as Deputy Chiefs of Staff, overseeing strategic affairs, innovation, science, tourism, environment, and sports.
Argentina's government is set to unveil a new structure with Diego Santilli assuming the powerful role of Chief of Staff. This move centralizes significant authority within the Chief of Staff's office, signaling a major shift in the administration's operational framework.
Under the new arrangement, the Ministry of the Interior will cease to exist, and its responsibilities, including managing relationships with provincial governors and Congress, will be transferred to Santilli. This consolidation means Santilli will directly oversee not only the government's daily coordination but also its political dealings with regional leaders and the legislative branch.
Ignacio Devitt and Gustavo Coria have been appointed as Deputy Chiefs of Staff. Devitt will retain oversight of Strategic Affairs and will also manage Innovation and Science, Tourism, Environment, and Sports. Coria, a long-time associate of Santilli, will take charge of the Interior portfolio, which now includes relations with the provinces and parliamentary affairs, effectively concentrating all legislative and intergovernmental links under Santilli's direct influence.
Originally published by La Naciรณn in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.