PRO Party Officials Fill Key Roles in Milei's Government

President Javier Milei's administration is increasingly populated by former officials from the PRO party, with at least 12 individuals now holding significant central roles. This influx deepens the presence of figures who previously served under PRO administrations, either in Buenos Aires or at the national level.

Notably, 60% of the current ministerial portfolios are led by individuals who occupied key positions during the PRO governments led by Mauricio Macri. This trend persists despite current political tensions between Milei and Macri. Former PRO officials are also prominent in key secretariats, with Ignacio Devitt reportedly being considered for a deputy chief of staff role.

The economic team, in particular, features a strong contingent of former Macri-era officials. Federico Sturzenegger, now Minister of Deregulation and State Transformation, and Luis Caputo, Minister of Economy, both played prominent roles during Macri's presidency. Sturzenegger served as president of the Central Bank, while Caputo was Minister of Finance.

Other economic figures with prior PRO experience include Pablo Quirno, now Minister of Foreign Affairs, who worked under Caputo in the Ministry of Finance and also served as a Central Bank director. Santiago Bausili, the current president of the Central Bank, previously held positions as undersecretary of financing and secretary of finance during the Macri administration.

Beyond the economic sphere, Alejandra Monteoliva, the current Minister of Security, also has a PRO background. She previously served as National Director of Security Operations within the same ministry during the Cambiemos administration (2015-2019), working under Patricia Bullrich, the current leader of the ruling bloc in the Senate. Bullrich, though no longer in the cabinet, remains a key political figure and a potential candidate for Milei's party in Buenos Aires.