In the days following the legislative triumph of La Libertad Avanza throughout the country, a wave of speculation and internal movements about the figure of Santiago Caputo began to transcend. The advisor of “iron triangle” He was the center of intense rumors about his possible promotion to a key position in the Executive. First as JChief of Cabinet and, in parallel, as an eventual interior minister.
Journalistic sources maintained that, given the departure of Guillermo Francosthere was a real debate in the Casa Rosada about whether the “Wizard of the Kremlin” He was to occupy a position of greater formal power in the libertarian administration. These versions circulated strongly between October 31 and November 2 and were reflected by national media that closely followed the internal negotiations, which in several cases were aired sottovoce by the consultant himself.
The origin of speculation combined several factors ranging from its growing influence on public decision-making and the departure of the institutional “bridge” that Francos represented. For example, La Nación detailed that the president himself was discussing the powers that Caputo’s eventual role could have within the Ministry of the Interior or in the political coordination structure, which fueled versions of a reconfiguration that would involve transferring more loyal collaborators to the president’s intimate core.
However, the negotiations were not a closed process. The media indicated that the appointment of positions ended up being delayed due to internal resistance, the need to rebuild ties with provincial governors and the search for profiles that would reconcile political legitimacy. The reports also highlighted the role of Karina Milei, among other members of the team led by the president of LLA, as factors that vetoed the proposal and shaped the final decision. In this context, the possibility of Caputo formalizing his task in the national administration was diluted in the face of other alternative candidates.
The specific output of Guillermo Francos It was interpreted by analysts and by Francos himself as the closing of “a cycle” in the relationship with the management and with the new political stage after the electoral victory. In this way, the vacancy opened and a series of names were unlocked to succeed him. Finally, the president chose Manuel Adorniformer presidential spokesperson and Secretary of Communication, as the new Chief of Staff. Adorni — a profile in good harmony with the Secretary General of the Presidency — who was presented as the ideal person who should coordinate the work between ministries and ensure a thread of internal loyalty.
In parallel, the Interior portfolio was occupied by Diego Santillibig winner of last month’s national legislative elections. Santilli’s appointment sought to rebuild ties with provincial governors and provide political experience in relations with the provinces and with Congress; Furthermore, the arrival of the former Macrista leader was presented as a signal to sectors that were seeking greater institutionality and dialogue after the turbulence of the government in recent months.
The concrete result was a hybrid solution that is summarized in the departure of figures with a negotiating profile and the arrival of two names who fulfill different but complementary functions for the president’s political management. Caputo, a powerful figure in the off-screen and driving force behind several journalistic versions, ended up not formally assuming any of the two highest-ranking positions mentioned. The Casa Rosada monotributist was left without bread and cake.
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