Javier Milei's government officially announced this Monday the dissolution of the Dirección Nacional de Vialidad (DNV), an icon of Kirchnerist corruption, as part of the deep restructuring process of the Argentine State.
The announcement regarding the definitive closure of one of the most controversial agencies of the national public apparatus was made from Casa Rosada and represents a major step forward in the transparency of public administration.
The measure was signed through a presidential decree and falls within the powers delegated to Milei's government, which are exercised by the Ministry of Deregulation and State Transformation, headed by Federico Sturzenegger. In addition to Vialidad Nacional, the package includes the dissolution of the Comisión Nacional del Tránsito y la Seguridad Vial, the Comisión Nacional de Regulación del Transporte, and the Agencia Nacional de Seguridad Vial.
Milei's government states that the objective is to put an end to inefficient, costly bureaucratic structures, in many cases related to Kirchnerist corruption hotspots, transferring their essential functions to the Ministry of Economy and creating new oversight bodies with greater transparency and professionalism.
What was Vialidad Nacional and why was it decided to close it
The Dirección Nacional de Vialidad was created in 1932 and for decades was responsible for the planning, construction, maintenance, and administration of Argentina's national highways. With a presence throughout the country, it became a key player in the development of road infrastructure. However, in recent years, its operations were heavily questioned due to its oversized structure, high operating costs, and few concrete results.
