Pullaro: If Adorni were a Santa Fe official, he wouldn't be in his job

Santa Fe Governor Maximiliano Pullaro has publicly stated that if Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni were a provincial official, he would have already been removed from his post amid an investigation into alleged illicit enrichment. Pullaro made these remarks on June 20, following an official ceremony in Rosario attended by President Javier Milei and members of his cabinet, including Adorni.

"Obviously, if Adorni were a Santa Fe official, he would no longer be in his position. At least we would have asked him to go to the Justice system much faster and explain everything," Pullaro said, speaking to reporters. He also placed responsibility on President Milei, stating, "That is governing. If the President believes him, as I think he does, he has to ask him to quickly explain everything to the Justice system."

Speaking to Radio2 on Monday, Pullaro added that the ongoing situation is "not a happy situation for anyone" and harms Argentina, not just the government. He reiterated that a provincial official in a similar predicament would be explaining themselves to a judge. "If that explanation were solid and convinced the judge, we would keep him in office. We would not have maintained such a situation for so long," the governor emphasized.

The comments come as President Milei appointed Adrián Ravier as his new presidential spokesperson, resuming activities suspended due to the scandal surrounding Adorni. Pullaro also highlighted his good relationship with Milei, noting frequent dialogue and mutual respect, particularly during presidential visits to the province. He also addressed the invitation to Vice President Victoria Villarruel for the event, clarifying that all national and provincial authorities were invited and that Santa Fe respects her position without interfering in internal disputes.