Milei's chainsaw consolidates the cuts within Foreign Affairs, Economy, Labor, ARCA, Anses, and Human Capital
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In an unprecedented display of conviction in recent history, the libertarian Government led by Javier Milei continues with the purge of officials who do not align with the course of deep change. With more than a dozen of them and 139 ineffective secretaries, the President reinforces his authority and consolidates a sharp and privilege-free Cabinet.
In less than a year and a half of management, the national government has carried out a deep restructuring of the State: more than a dozen top-level officials have already been displaced, and the number rises to 139 when considering secretaries and directors who failed to adapt to the new paradigm of efficiency, transparency, and austerity.
Ignacio Yacobucci.
The latest to leave his position was Franco Mogetta, who until this Thursday served as Secretary of Transportation. His ejection is not an isolated event: it is a new chapter in a healthy dynamic of rotation based on meritocracy, the fulfillment of objectives, and loyalty to a transformation project that tolerates no privileges or mediocrity.
Among the most notable departures are Nicolás Posse, former Chief of Staff, removed in May 2024, and former Foreign Minister Diana Mondino, removed after months of internal tensions. Also included is Guillermo Ferraro, former Minister of Infrastructure, displaced at the beginning of the administration. These cases marked a turning point: in Milei's Government, there are no untouchables. Posse was ejected when he ceased to be useful, clearly showing that the project is above individuals.
The same happened with Osvaldo Giordano, displaced from Anses in February 2024, after his partner, Deputy Alejandra Torres, voted against the Omnibus Law. His departure was exemplary and reaffirmed the Executive's commitment to doctrinal unity.
The Media Secretariat was one of the areas that registered the most departures: Eduardo Roust resigned six days after taking office, followed by Belén Stettler and then journalist Eduardo Serenellini. In the Labor Secretariat, there was also a marked purification process: Horacio Pitrau was displaced in January after attempting an approach with historical union sectors, while his successor, Omar Yasín, fell due to his involvement in an inappropriate salary increase.
La ministra Sandra Pettovello, junto a Armando Cavalieri y Omar Yasín
In the social area, Minister Sandra Pettovello—one of the ethical pillars of the government—moved decisively over multiple inherited structures. Pablo de la Torre, former Secretary of Childhood, was removed after more than 5000 tons of undistributed food and alleged irregularities with international organizations were detected. His successor, Yanina Nano Lembo, was also removed for ethical reasons. Pettovello then signed a series of dismissals that included María Lucila Raskovsky, Héctor Calvente, Esteban Bosch, Fernando de la Cruz Molina Pico, Mariana Hortal Sueldo, and Liliana Acosta de Archimbal.
The departure of Julio Garro from the Undersecretariat of Sports marked another gesture of determination. Garro had suggested that Lionel Messi should apologize for a chant by player Enzo Fernández, which caused cross-sectional rejection. His departure was anticipated on social media by the renowned libertarian communicator Daniel Parisini, "el Gordo Dan."
Meanwhile, the resignation of Ignacio Yacobucci from the UIF replied to a series of internal pressures due to his active intervention in judicial cases. The Minister of Justice, Mariano Cúneo Libarona, had been clear from the start: the UIF should not have a prosecutorial role. Institutional coherence was maintained.
Fernando Vilella (Bioeconomy Secretariat), Alejandro Consentino (Innovation, Science, and Technology), and Florencia Misrahi (ARCA, former AFIP) also left their positions. According to the survey by sociologist Pablo Salinas, the Ministry of Economy has the highest number of replacements (43), followed by Human Capital (27), the Chief of Staff (17), and the Presidency itself (11).
Even Sonia Cavallo, daughter of the historic minister Domingo Cavallo, was removed despite her ideological closeness to the President. Her father's change of criteria regarding the government sealed her departure, in a new display of independence and coherence in Javier Milei's administration.
