Buenos Aires, November 4, 2025 - The Secretary of Tourism, Environment, and Sports, Daniel Scioli, remains in his post in President Javier Milei's cabinet, despite his political patron, former Chief of Staff Guillermo Francos, being recently removed, which raises questions about the future of this Peronist turned libertarian. His decision not to resign for now can also be seen as a bet to prove his usefulness and avoid being sidelined from the project. Ultimately, although Scioli is still in office, his permanence is not guaranteed and depends on a combination of his performance, political acceptance, and the outcome of the government's internal restructuring. Nevertheless, Scioli has not resigned and embarked on an official trip to Dubai to participate in the General Assembly of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), which fuels speculation about his continued presence in the Executive. According to sources, President Milei continues to support Scioli and is satisfied with his performance. Scioli's timely trip to Dubai reportedly did not sit well at the Casa Rosada. Resignations from the cabinet have been occurring in a chain: Francos left his post as Chief of Staff, and the Minister of the Interior, Lisandro Catalán, and the Undersecretary of Health, Cecilia Loccisano, have also submitted their resignations. Despite this, political tension is growing as the newly appointed Minister of the Interior, Diego Santilli—who will take over the portfolio from Catalán—is in the process of assembling his team alongside the General Secretary, Karina Milei, and the cabinet reshuffle could leave the former governor of Buenos Aires Province out of the picture. The political situation places him in an awkward position: Francos's departure, who had brought him into the government in January 2024 under the PRO-La Libertad Avanza alliance, has left him without a direct reference point within the Casa Rosada. His case summarizes the complexities of an alliance that mixes traditional Peronism, a transition to libertarianism, and power shifts that will only be consolidated in the Executive's next moves.
Scioli Stays in Milei's Government Despite Political Shifts
Daniel Scioli remains in his post as Secretary of Tourism despite the departure of his political patron, Guillermo Francos. Scioli's future now depends on the government's internal restructuring and his ability to demonstrate his value to the administration.
