President Javier Milei administered the oath of office to Lisandro Catalán as the new Minister of the Interior, in a ceremony held in the White Hall of the Casa Rosada. The measure marks the reactivation of the ministry, which had been downgraded to a Secretariat last year, and aims to strengthen the relationship between the national government and the provincial governors.
The appointment of Catalán responds to the need to consolidate channels of dialogue that had deteriorated during recent months, affecting the administration's ability to advance its legislative agenda.
Lisandro Catalán is known for maintaining a low profile and a solid technical background. A lawyer who graduated from the University of Tucumán, he moved to Buenos Aires in 1997 to practice law.
El presidente Milei le tomó juramento a Lisandro Catalán.
His entry into public administration took place in 2012, when he accompanied Guillermo Francos in the creation of Fundación Acordar, a think tank where he coordinated specialized technical teams. His experience allowed him to hold relevant positions even in adverse political contexts, consolidating his reputation as a reliable official capable of maintaining administrative stability.
Chief of Cabinet Guillermo Francos explained that the reactivation of the Ministry of the Interior and the formation of the Federal Table, which includes the Minister of Economy Luis Caputo and Catalán himself, are intended to resume dialogue with allied governors and deepen ties with provinces that share the Milei administration's structural reform agenda.
"In this new stage, in which we consider it essential to implement the structural reforms we've worked on, we're willing to deepen ties with provinces that share the spirit of change," Francos stated.
El presidente Milei le tomó juramento a Lisandro Catalán.
The appointment of Catalán and the reactivation of the Ministry of the Interior also seek to address the challenges faced by La Libertad Avanza, in a context where the administration had difficulties ensuring political stability due to the lack of solid negotiation channels with provincial leaders.
Catalán's experience and technical background are expected to facilitate coordination between the Nation and the provinces, consolidating a smoother relationship that will allow progress in policy implementation.
