Mar 10 • 17:49 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina La Nacion (ES)

Karina Milei halts the creation of the Migration Security Agency and leaves Diego Valenzuela without a position in the Government

Karina Milei has suspended the establishment of the Migration Security Agency, affecting Diego Valenzuela's planned role within the government.

In a significant political move, Karina Milei has decided to halt the creation of the Migration Security Agency, a project that was part of Diego Valenzuela's vision for his role in the newly formed libertarian government. Valenzuela, a close associate of Patricia Bullrich and a former mayor of Tres de Febrero, was looking forward to leading this ambitious initiative, but the order to stop it has come directly from Karina Milei, the Secretary General of the Presidency.

Valenzuela's removal from this initiative reflects broader dynamics within Javier Milei's administration, particularly as it seeks to shape its policies and leadership structures. The suspension of the agency was confirmed by sources within the government and indicates a shift in priorities, particularly as the new Minister of Security, Alejandra Monteoliva, had previously endorsed the project. This development poses challenges for Valenzuela, who is set to assume his Senate seat in Buenos Aires after winning the election, and it raises questions about his role and influence in the coming government.

The implications of this decision are vast, as it suggests a consolidation of power within the Milei administration and may signal ideological shifts regarding immigration policies and security in Argentina. Observers will be keen to see how this move affects not only Valenzuela's political trajectory but also the broader political landscape as new policies and leadership unveil themselves in a government that prioritizes libertarian values.

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