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Argentina Formalizes Gianfranco Scigliano as ANDIS Deputy Director After Audio Scandal

His appointment reinforces the federal intervention led by Alejandro Vilches, whose immediate mandate is a deep audit.

Overview

  • Decree 666/2025, published in the Boletín Oficial, appoints Scigliano effective September 10 with signatures from President Javier Milei and Health Minister Mario Lugones.
  • The designation occurs within the ANDIS intervention set by Decree 601/2025 for an initial 180 days, which named Alejandro Vilches as interventor.
  • Presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni said the top priority is a comprehensive audit, with instructions to quantify and report any irregularities and their economic impact.
  • The intervention followed leaked recordings attributed to former chief Diego Spagnuolo that describe alleged kickbacks in medicine purchases and reference Chamber of Deputies president Martín Menem.
  • Reporting notes active investigations tied to the audios and mounting opposition criticism that has also referenced presidential aide Karina Milei.