President Javier Milei has decided to cancel his trip to Washington, D.C., to attend the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, scheduled for December 5. In the Casa Rosada, the decision was described as a 'silent response' to the scandals surrounding the Argentine Football Association (AFA) and its leader, Claudio 'Chiqui' Tapia. The news was made public through a brief message from the Head of Cabinet, Manuel Adorni. According to confirmed sources, Milei will focus on securing the necessary support for an upcoming vote and maintaining the political alliance in a month that is expected to be complex. The presidential decision, unexpected for several allies and observers, leaves open questions about the next chapter in the relationship between the Government and the AFA, an entity that has been at the center of an unprecedented political, financial, and judicial storm in recent Argentine sports. The 'silent response,' according to official sources, refers to this political signal: avoiding direct confrontations but setting a limit against the irregularities being investigated by the justice and control bodies. Additionally, the suspension of the trip allows the Executive to reorganize the December local agenda, where the debate over the 2026 Budget will be crucial for the Government's legislative needs.
