Javier Miley’s government is going through a decisive phase after the midterm elections, which strengthened its political margin and fueled the idea of ”irreversible change.” This concept, which is repeated in official meetings, stems from the conviction that the time has come to accelerate deep reforms without the need to reach an agreement with the opposition. The ruling party explains that society has proven its path correct, and that the opportunity now exists to advance comprehensively, without nuances.
Strategically, the agreement being built with the United States takes a central role in this narrative. Beyond ideological rapprochement with Donald Trump, the bet is to expand economic ties, boost investments, and reshape the country’s position on the global map. In the presidential environment, they realize that this consensus will allow the economic program to be strengthened with external support that the previous government did not have.
But as international expectations grow, tensions emerge on the home front, making the situation more complex. Karina Miley’s silent but decisive leadership is strengthening by the day. Her management of the political structure, her ability to order, and her role in key movements within the government make her a central figure, at the level of – or even above – many ministers. The recent rise of parties close to it, along with the reshaping of sensitive areas in the country, confirms that the internal balance revolves around its influence.
The arrival of Diego Santilli as Minister of the Interior also opens a new phase. His task will not be easy: he must prove his ability to rebuild bridges with rulers who demand concrete signals, not rhetoric. Land administration, in the context of adjustments and expectations, will be a critical test for supporting the political project in the medium term. Santelli must also prove that his certain weight will not weaken in the face of the growing power of the president’s sister or in the face of muted attempts by other allied sectors.
In parallel, the government faces a new challenge: the scandal linked to the audio recordings of Diego Spagnuolo, a former official who mentioned alleged corrupt maneuvers linked to contracts with laboratories. Although the liberal administration seeks to separate itself from the issue and present it as an individual event, the incident raises doubts about the transparency of some sections of the administration. This noise, in the midst of the reform push, threatens to undermine the rhetoric of moral purity that Miley raised during the election campaign.
Meanwhile, Patricia Bullrich – who has become a key figure in the security scheme – is trying to make her own mark and influence the general political direction. His role operates in a delicate balance: supporting the president without losing his identity, while projecting himself into a future in which internal tensions will inevitably be reshaped.
The immediate picture shows an expanded government, with global ambitions, a desire for deep reforms, and an increasing concentration of power. But also an official entity that lives with its ghosts. The promise of profound change is afoot, though it must prove that it can be maintained without internal fractures or patches of corruption. The danger, as always in Argentine politics, is that the toxic cloud – the one that seems to fade away but returns – ends up overshadowing the epic of historical time that Miley believes he is writing.
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