financial press; focus on Milei's strategic turn toward political negotiation with governors and Congress

Published June 29, framing the appointment as Milei admitting he needs a traditional political operator after Adorni's corruption scandal undercut the anti-casta brand. Noted that Santilli, a career PRO politician and former Buenos Aires senator, is the fourth cabinet chief under Milei in roughly 18 months, and that Milei said he wanted someone who can manage governors and Congress, where his legislative agenda has stalled.

“Milei taps lifetime politician Santilli to lead cabinet after Adorni scandal.”