Corruption Resignation
Milei's Chief of Staff Manuel Adorni Resigns Amidst Corruption Scandals and Asset Growth Debate
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Manuel Adorni resigned as Argentina's Chief of Cabinet on June 27, 2026, after just over four months in the role. He posted his resignation letter on X hours before Argentina's World Cup match against Jordan. The announcement ended a 112-day crisis driven by explosive growth in his personal wealth and mounting corruption allegations La Nación.
Adorni's declared assets grew forty-five-fold during 2024 alone Infobae. He later admitted to holding $513,000 in undeclared savings — including cash and Bitcoin found on an old USB drive. The admission came in a television interview on June 10, 2026, and accelerated his political collapse.
A Patrimonial Scandal That Defied Simple Explanation
The first sign of trouble came on March 8, 2026. Adorni's wife, Bettina Angeletti, was photographed aboard the presidential plane flying to New York for 'Argentina Week 2026.' Adorni defended the trip, saying he needed his 'life partner' nearby while working La Voz.
The financial questions grew more damaging. Investigators found he spent $8,000,000 pesos on luxury bedding shortly before resigning Página 12. A $14,000 USD grill was installed at his property. Purchases of gamer monitors and projectors worth $5,848,589 pesos were made using credit cards belonging to his own employees Página 12. His official salary was $3 million pesos per month — far below the lifestyle documented by prosecutors.
President Milei Pulled Support From a Shrinking Political Ally
President Javier Milei initially called Adorni 'an honest man.' But speaking from Spain on June 25, 2026, Milei shifted tone. 'If the Justice finds him guilty, I'll fly him out with a kick,' he said Bloomberg Línea.
Karina Milei, the President's sister and Secretary General, had long been Adorni's key protector inside the government. She withdrew her support in the final 48 hours before his exit, according to reports El Destape. Ministers including Patricia Bullrich had reportedly pushed for his removal for weeks to 'stop the bleeding' for the administration.
Opposition Pressure and a Senate Censure Threat Closed the Exit
On June 18, 2026, opposition parties in the Senate threatened a formal motion of censure to force Adorni from office BioBioChile. The government suspended key Senate sessions to protect him. On June 19, Adorni gave up his role as Presidential Spokesperson, though he stayed on as Chief of Cabinet. Economist Adrián Ravier was named the new spokesperson Clarín.
In his resignation letter, Adorni blamed a 'media massacre' for his fall. 'The media operations have gone to the extreme,' he wrote. 'I am a simple citizen who wanted to collaborate with a project putting Argentina at the top of the world.' Opposition parties rejected that framing. They argued he resigned to escape an imminent censure vote in Congress El País.
What Comes Next: A New Cabinet Chief and Ongoing Judicial Probe
Interior Minister Diego Santilli is the frontrunner to replace Adorni. He has already met with Karina Milei to discuss the transition, according to Infobae. His likely appointment signals a shift toward a more traditional management style inside the cabinet.
Adorni no longer has the protection of public office. Federal Fiscal Gerardo Pollicita is leading an investigation into illicit enrichment and 'malicious omission' in his asset declarations Infobae. A patrimonial justification report from the DAFI financial oversight body is expected soon. If gaps remain, Adorni faces a formal judicial interrogation and possible trial. The Financial Times described the scandal as 'the most damaging' of Milei's presidency so far, noting it mirrors the very 'caste' behavior the administration promised to destroy.
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