Diego Santilli We will assume As Minister of Interior At Casa Rosada on Tuesday at 3:00 pm, when he will be sworn in in the White Hall before the President Javier Miley And the entire Cabinet. He came to office after a week of talks with the governors, with whom he had already begun to draw up a political road map for the coming months and organize the first administrative issues.
His appointment to the Interior Ministry was confirmed at the end of last October, but his exit from the House of Representatives was delayed due to the ruling party’s fear of losing a key seat in the Budget and Finance Committee before the Parliament’s opinion is issued. Budget 2026. Finally, last Tuesday Freedom advances (LLA) obtained the majority position with the support of PRO and UCR.
After this action was resolved, Santilli officially tendered his resignation and left his place Nelson Marinowho will hold the seat until December 10. From that date, the new minister – who was re-elected in the October 26 elections – will be replaced by Ruben Torresa libertarian leader from Ezeiza, close to Sebastian ParejaLLA Representative in the Province of Buenos Aires.
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Although he has not yet been sworn in, Santilli has begun to move the government’s federal agenda. After several phone calls with representatives. This week I started a round of meetings In person at Casa Rosada.

On Friday afternoon, Santelli was received at Casa Rosada Ignacio Torres (Chubut) and Raoul Jalil (Catamarca). The conversations were straightforward: what works are continuing, what transfers are pending and how to face the final phase of the legislative year. The Chief of Staff also participated Manuel AdorniWho seeks to organize a more active political table after reaching office.
The tour will continue this week. This Monday will be his turn Martin Larriora (Córdoba) and Marcelo Origo (San Juan), which they will also receive in La Rosada. According to official sources, the idea is to add support for “Second Generation” fixes. Which Javier Miley wants to send to Congress during the special sessions scheduled to be held from December 10 to 31.
The government is betting that the arrival of Santelli, with his open relations and his own way, will help rebuild bridges and stabilize dialogue with the provinces.
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