Overview
- President Javier Milei announced the pick on X, saying Santilli will lead talks with governors and legislators to build the consensuses needed for upcoming reforms.
- Santilli replaces Lisandro Catalán, who resigned days earlier; he is to be presented to the cabinet Monday morning, with a possible swearing-in on Wednesday alongside Manuel Adorni as chief of cabinet.
- Fresh off a narrow, unexpected win heading La Libertad Avanza’s list in Buenos Aires Province, Santilli will forgo taking his congressional seat to enter the cabinet.
- The move sets aside speculation that adviser Santiago Caputo would take the post, with Caputo reported to remain in his advisory role.
- The change comes as part of a broader shake-up that has seen departures such as Guillermo Francos and Gerardo Werthein, with further shifts expected as Patricia Bullrich and Luis Petri move to Congress; a full cabinet meeting is scheduled for Monday at 9:30.