Overview

• Milei posted a photo of his Sunday breakfast with Security Minister Patricia Bullrich to signal her promotion as the administration’s preferred Senate candidate for October’s midterms.
• Bullrich has publicly denied any decision on running, despite top aides describing her as the “best candidate” to counter Vice President Victoria Villarruel in the Senate.
• The government views a loyal Senate operator as essential to defend against imminent veto-override votes on pension and disability measures passed over Milei’s objections.
• Officials have drawn up a shortlist of potential successors in Bullrich’s cabinet role—among them Diego Santilli, Cristian Ritondo, Guillermo Montenegro, Diego Valenzuela and Diego Kravetz—should she enter the race.
• Regular breakfasts at the Olivos residence have become a forum for coordinating election strategy, signaling shifting power dynamics within Milei’s inner circle.