The news covers an acute political crisis and the power struggle for control over the Argentine Intelligence Secretariat (SIDE). The main conflict is between the current head, Sergio Neiffert (known as 'Mr. 5'), and his deputy for administrative affairs, José Lago Rodríguez. According to sources, Lago Rodríguez, who controls access to secret funds, attempted an internal coup by offering Neiffert the chance to keep his formal title but hand over full control of the structure to him. This led to an open conflict and a public scandal. The trigger for the heightened tension was information about alleged 3% commissions in the ANDIS case, which could compromise Karina Milei. In this struggle, key figures of the government are actively involved: Santiago Caputo, who previously supported Neiffert but is said to have switched his support to Lago Rodríguez, and Karina Milei herself, who is also vying for influence over this strategic body. As a result of the crisis, SIDE is virtually paralyzed, its leaders rarely come to work, and large-scale operations have ceased. It is expected that Sergio Neiffert will not remain in his post after December 10th, when the cabinet reshuffle is scheduled. This struggle reflects a broader, fierce battle for power within Argentina's national government.
