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Santilli Sworn In as Argentina’s Interior Minister, Launches Push to Win Governors’ Backing

He is tasked with converting tentative provincial support into congressional votes for the 2026 Budget through a federal tour coordinated with Economy Ministry talks on reforms.

Overview

  • President Javier Milei administers the oath at 3 p.m. in the Casa Rosada’s Salón Blanco, according to the official schedule.
  • After the ceremony, Santilli begins a federal tour starting in Entre Ríos to court support for the budget and labor, fiscal/tax and penal reforms.
  • Santilli held pre-assumption meetings at the Casa Rosada with governors including Marcelo Orrego and Martín Llaryora, with Orrego pledging support and Llaryora signaling backing only with modifications.
  • The Interior and Economy ministries plan a joint negotiating track, with a meeting expected between Santilli and Economy Minister Luis Caputo to align on coparticipation and budget details.
  • Congressional leaders Martín Menem and Patricia Bullrich are coordinating vote counts and timing to try to bring the 2026 Budget to a December vote.