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Milei’s top aide and Cabinet chief resigns over spiraling corruption scandal

President Javier Milei's Cabinet chief and close ally Manuel Adorni resigned on Saturday. The resignation follows investigations into his spending and allegations of illicit enrichment. Milei has since reshuffled his Cabinet.

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Cabinet chief Manuel Adorni resigned following a corruption scandal involving his spending and assets.

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  1. Argentine Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni Resigns Amid Corruption Scandal

    President Javier Milei's Cabinet chief and close ally Manuel Adorni resigned on Saturday. The resignation follows investigations into his spending and allegations of illicit enrichment. Milei has since reshuffled his Cabinet.

    What's confirmed:

    • Manuel Adorni resigned as Cabinet chief on Saturday.
    • Adorni is a close confidant and ally of President Javier Milei.
    • The resignation follows a corruption scandal involving investigations into Adorni's spending in recent years.
    • President Javier Milei reshuffled his Cabinet after the resignation.
    • Adorni served as Milei's spokesperson shortly after Milei took office in late 2023.
    • Adorni was appointed cabinet chief in November last year.
    • In his resignation letter, Adorni stated, "For the first time since December 10, 2023, I am going against your wishes" and "I leave peacefully and serenely, but above all, with a clear conscience."

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Adorni's real estate purchases and extravagant spending dominated headlines.
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