Key Facts
—The appointment. Javier Milei named Diego Santilli his cabinet chief on Sunday, June 28, with a swearing-in set for Tuesday.
—The man. Santilli is a former interior minister and a seasoned political operator, the fourth person to hold the role under Milei.
—The reason. Milei said he wanted political muscle to deal with governors and Congress, where his agenda has stalled.
—The backstory. He replaces Manuel Adorni, who resigned on June 27 while under investigation for illicit enrichment.
