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Milei Appoints Rural Lobby Spokesman to Head State Media

The move places a Sociedad Rural Argentina spokesman at the helm of state broadcasters to drive austerity-driven restructuring ahead of potential privatization

El Gobierno de Javier Milei designó al nuevo interventor de los medios públicos (Archivo).
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Carlos Curci asumirá el próximo 1° de agosto, tal como confirmó el Decreto publicado en el Boletín Oficial de la fecha.

Overview

  • By Decree 525/2025 signed July 31, President Javier Milei and Chief of Cabinet Guillermo Francos replaced Eduardo González with Carlos María Curci González as interventor of Radio y Televisión Argentina and Contenidos Públicos S.E.
  • Carlos María Curci González brings experience as institutional spokesman for the Sociedad Rural Argentina and maintains close ties with Undersecretary Javier Lanari, reinforcing the government’s alliance with the agricultural sector.
  • The administration has managed public outlets under direct intervention since the late 2023 DNU 70/2023, with interventions extended through Decree 117/2024 and Administrative Decision 5/2025.
  • Previous interventions under Eduardo González included budget freezes, hiring freezes, voluntary retirements and cuts to senior positions aimed at reducing state media spending.
  • The Milei government is assessing further structural adjustments, additional budget cuts and the possible privatization of state-run broadcasters as part of its market-oriented reform agenda.