Former Chief of Staff Guillermo Francos stated on Saturday that his departure from the executive branch was on good terms, but admitted he would have liked to continue leading the Cabinet and that he would be willing to return to the government if Javier Milei 'asks him'. In a radio interview, Francos was asked if his split from the government was amicable and he replied: 'Yes, absolutely,' though he made it clear he did not leave his post of his own volition. 'I would have liked to be Chief of Staff with a bloc of 90 deputies and one of 20 senators,' the former minister said. He also noted that since infrastructure works will be carried out through concessions, the stage will be different and that issue can be negotiated much more.' Regarding the trade agreement being negotiated with the United States, Francos backed the bilateral progress pushed by Milei, which creates the possibility of trading with a huge market for Argentina. 'Beyond ideological affinity, the president noted that Argentina is a strategic country for the United States, and the United States considers the same of Argentina,' he added. Francos also left open the possibility of rejoining the executive branch in the future and stated he would be willing to take on duties again: 'If the president asks me for any collaboration, I am willing to do it.' In turn, the former official reaffirmed his commitment to 'support the government' and expressed his satisfaction with the 'work done' during his tenure. 'I'm fine, accepting that I am no longer Chief of Staff, seeing that Argentina is following a totally clear course and this will be reflected in the coming years,' he noted. Regarding his successor as Head of Cabinet, Manuel Adorni, Francos believes he 'can coordinate the Cabinet without problems' and highlighted his role as presidential spokesperson. 'Adorni is not from politics, but he has proven to be a very original presidential spokesperson. I think he can coordinate the Cabinet without problems. He is young and has to gain experience, I think he will do well,' Francos predicted. He also referred to the new Minister of the Interior, Diego Santilli, whom he said has 'a lot of craft,' but expressed that the government needs to add 'a few mangos' to that experience. 'Santilli has a lot of craft, but you have to add a few mangos to that craft, because if he has nothing to offer it is very difficult.'
