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Argentine Government Reshuffle: New Centers of Power

Javier Milei's government has undergone changes in its power structure. Karina Milei, Patricia Bullrich, and Martín Menem have become key figures in the new political dynamic, while the relationship with the Trump administration provides a tailwind to strengthen their positions.


Argentine Government Reshuffle: New Centers of Power

Following changes in the Cabinet, the power structure of the government headed by Javier Milei has undergone modifications. Despite his disinterest in politics, Milei has insisted on leading the revived political table that, while marked by the debut of Adorni and Santilli in their new roles, also includes Karina Milei, Santiago Caputo, Patricia Bullrich, and Martín Menem. With the announcement of an agreement with the Trump administration underway, officials at Balcarce 50 detect a tailwind to solidify the trial of the 'new power' and contain, in a kind of bear hug, the self-employed consultant who has the president's broad support but whose formal contract expires on December 31. Since she was escorted by the head of the Chamber of Deputies on October 26, prior to the election victory, the official has imbued her team with the aura of triumph that La Libertad Avanza (LLA) achieved after winning the national elections. Since that event, which serves as a turning point in the administration's dynamics, Karina Milei divides her days between overseeing the government and building the party in the provinces, heading towards the launch of President Javier Milei's re-election campaign for 2027. These days, in coordination with Martín Menem, they lead meetings with new lawmakers and map out the ruling coalition's strategy for legislative sessions. They have become the most dynamic actors in the administration. This federal duo handles relations with governors in close coordination with the legislative process, which now features the new protagonist, Security Minister Patricia Bullrich, who will become the head of the La Libertad Avanza bloc in the Senate on December 10. Bullrich is careful not to operate under the wing of any of the vertices of the tense Iron Triangle, yet she was one of the most active in the fight to reduce libertarian infighting to zero. For the first task, she relies on the new coordinating minister and counts on the Menems. 'We'll see how long it lasts,' an important official asks Noticias Argentinas agency within the new scheme defined by both insiders and outsiders. Although at this moment almost all offices in the Casa Rosada avoid talking about latent internal rifts, the first cracks are appearing in a dynamic that has only lasted two weeks but seem to be resolving quickly. To a lesser extent, the former PRO legislator, with whom he has forged a well-oiled relationship, also contributes his part under the supervision of the former spokesperson. 'Everything is functioning, and everyone is aware of their role. Karina Milei and her team have room.'