Argentina's President Milei Names Diego Santilli Interior Minister to Boost Reform Efforts

Argentine President Javier Milei has appointed Diego Santilli as the new Interior Minister, following the resignation of Lisandro Catalán, to spearhead negotiations with governors and legislators and facilitate the passage of reforms. Santilli, a former PRO party member and recently elected congressman who joined Milei's La Libertad Avanza party, will coordinate with the National Congress to build consensus for the administration's reform agenda. This appointment is part of a broader cabinet reshuffle after Milei's coalition secured a strong mandate in the recent midterm elections, which also saw the replacement of Chief of Staff Guillermo Francos with Manuel Adorni. The decision has sparked some criticism and highlighted tensions with former President Mauricio Macri and other political figures, although key allies have welcomed Santilli's role. Milei aims to break Argentina's cycle of economic crisis through these reforms, relying on Santilli's political experience to forge necessary alliances. The move reflects Milei's strategy to consolidate support and push forward structural changes during his presidency.