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Argentina’s Vice Health Minister Cecilia Loccisano Resigns After Francos’ Exit

Her departure reflects continuing turnover in President Javier Milei’s cabinet.

Overview

  • Cecilia Loccisano confirmed she submitted her resignation to Health Minister Mario Lugones, formalizing her exit as vice minister and secretary of administrative management.
  • She announced the decision on social media, thanking President Javier Milei and Minister Lugones and pledging to keep working for a more modern, less bureaucratic health system.
  • LA NACION reports her move came after the resignation of chief of staff Guillermo Francos, with whom she had a relationship of trust.
  • People close to Loccisano cited frictions with Lugones and resulting distrust linked to her ties with Francos, according to LA NACION’s reporting.
  • The reshuffle also includes the reported resignation offer from Interior Minister Lisandro Catalán, and coverage describes the situation as a developing story.