Miley accepts resignation from the position of Chief of Staff

The departure of Nicolas Bossi was proposed a few days ago due to disagreements with the president and his sister, Karina Miley.

Today, Monday (May 27, 2024), Argentine President Javier Miley accepted the resignation of Nicolas Bossi from his position as Prime Minister. He will be replaced by Interior Minister Guillermo Francos. Bossy's departure was discussed for several days. The Argentine press reported disagreements with the president and with Carina Miley, Miley's sister and Secretary-General of the Presidency.

Casa Rosada announced in a statement that Francos will take over responsibility as Bossi's successor, with “In order to give greater political volume“. chief of staff”The powers of the Ministry of the Interior will be absorbed into the Secretariat of the Interior headed by Lisandro Catalán“.

Earlier, while speaking with reporters, Casa Rosada spokesman Manuel Ardoni was asked about the possible inauguration of Javier Miley's government. Ardouni denied that he would step down.

The statement issued by Casa Rosada does not indicate the reason for Bossi's resignation. The text focuses on Francos. “He says he will take the job.”With professionalism, experience and political ability“Moreover, Francos “Recognized by all political forces for its administrative ability and compatibility“.

Another statement issued by the Prime Minister and published by the Argentine press stated that Bossi’s decision to resign “The motivation behind this was the difference in standards and expectations for the progress of the government and the tasks assigned to it“.

The memo stated: “Posse will continue to follow through, as they have since day one [do governo Milei]The ideas of freedom, the defense of life and property, and the Free Argentina Project promoted by President Miley. He will do this through a new role that will be announced in the coming days“.

Dismissal of public employees

Ardouni announced during an interview with reporters on Monday (May 27) that the government will carry out new layoffs of federal civil servants. According to Ordoni, the second round of layoffs should take effect on June 30.

On December 26, he met with Argentine President Javier Miley. published A decree requiring the dismissal of 5,000 public employees. according to until (Spanish abbreviation for the National Council of the State Workers Association)More than 11,000 people have been laid off from federal agencies since Miley assumed the presidency in December last year.

Ardouni stated on Monday (May 27) that he was “correct” The separation operations shall be carried out as “A permanent and eternal process.”. According to the official spokesman, “It is important to review the performance of specific areas and the value they add. It's healthy that way.”.

Adorny announced that this measure applies to all ministries and other officials that make up the government. “The call to evaluate the ministries has been on the table since December 10, 2023, and there are already employees who have left.”He said.