With Milei and half the cabinet out of the country, the government operates remotely and Adorni has delegated functions to Pettovello
Argentine President Javier Milei and several cabinet members are currently out of the country for "Argentina Week," leading to a remote operational mode for the government.
Argentine President Javier Milei, along with his secretary Karina Milei and five ministers, is attending "Argentina Week" in the United States, which has resulted in the government operating in a remote mode. This situation is compounded by Defense Minister Carlos Presti being in Chile and Interior Minister Diego Santilli on a temporary personal leave. As such, key decisions within the Executive branch are limited due to the absence of significant leaders.
The president left Argentina on Friday to participate in high-level meetings, including a summit led by Donald Trump in Miami. His itinerary also includes attending the inauguration of Antonio Kast as the new president of Chile in ValparaΓso before returning to Argentina next Wednesday. This absence raises questions about the government's ability to function effectively in his absence, particularly in light of internal tensions with Vice President Victoria Villarruel that have also constrained decision-making processes.
The delegation of functions from Secretary Adorni to Human Capital Minister Sandra Pettovello indicates an adjustment being made to manage the government's tasks remotely. However, this reliance on remote governance while top officials are out of the country suggests challenges in the administration's ability to function normally, potentially impacting its overall effectiveness during this critical period.