Under a series of changes in State Intelligence Secretariat (side), he The government approved a new national intelligence policy His job will be to develop strategic guidelines and he will be responsible for the organization. A few days ago, the executive branch confirmed that “the first stage of the restructuring process has been passed” and changed the owner: Sergio Neverte left and Cristian Oguadra came on.
“The State Intelligence Secretariat reports that for the first time in 20 years, the national government has approved a draft law new national intelligence policy, “Updating the guidelines and general objectives of the National Intelligence Service (SIN),” SIDE expressed through a statement. Hours later, the executive authority regulated this measure in the Official Gazette through Decree 864/2025.
He also continued: “The new provisions will direct the efforts of the National Intelligence Service, under the supervision of the side, with the aim of consolidating a modern, secure, sovereign state based on the values of freedom.”
According to the statement, the new policy will establish guidelines and objectives consistent with Argentina’s position at the international level; Preserving the country’s sovereignty and strategic independence; protecting strategic resources and essential infrastructure; Preventing and combating terrorism and organized crime; Anticipate and counter threats in cyberspace of national interest; And confronting foreign intelligence activities that affect national interests.
For its part, the government indicated in the decree that its goal is Deepening capacities in international cooperation to produce “quality information”.“The joint approach to problems” He explained that the measure will allow the organization of a “joint effort” of public sector bodies and entities to contribute by providing information.
He specified that “the actions of the National Intelligence Service must be guided by the defense of the nation’s vital interests, through obtaining, collecting, organizing and analyzing specific information that indicates facts, risks and conflicts that affect national defense and internal security, as well as opportunities to achieve the strategic interests of the national state.”
The new owner and the beginning of the second phase of the “restructuring process”
This Wednesday, The government removed Sergio Neverte from his position as president of SIDE and appointed Cristian Oguadra in his place.. The decision was based on the fact that the “first phase of the restructuring process” of the organization had already been passed, and the Melist administration stressed that the first administration had made it possible to organize internal processes and audits and make the structure transparent, in addition to improving resources and updating operating standards, which “laid the foundations for a more efficient and professional organization.”
Oguadra is a public accountant with experience in auditing, risk management and institutional strengthening, and a closely trusted official of the Caputo family, especially Claudio Caputo, father of the presidential advisor. Santiago Caputo. Until now, he has served as SIDE’s head of internal affairs, a position he reached in November 2024 under the wing of Santiago himself.
“The goal of the President’s Administration is to provide Argentina with an intelligence service that is at the level of contemporary challenges and the leadership role that our country has regained in the world. The Secretariat therefore reaffirms its commitment to operational excellence, international cooperation, professionalization of personnel and defense of the fundamental interests of the Republic, steadily advancing in strengthening a leading organization in the region and in accordance with the most demanding international standards,” the Office of the Presidential Spokesman said in a statement.