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Argentine Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni Resigns Amid Corruption Scandal Over Misuse of Government Funds
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Argentine Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni Resigns Amid Corruption Scandal Over Misuse of Government Funds

Jun 26, 2026

Argentine Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni resigned on June 27, 2026, amid a spiraling corruption scandal that undermines President Javier Milei's anti-graft platform. Adorni faces federal investigations for illicit enrichment following reports of extravagant spending, including using staffers' credit cards to buy expensive video game gear and hiding $500,000 from tax authorities. President Milei defended Adorni's innocence, but the scandal has severely damaged the administration's public image.

Adorni video game purchase scandal

  • ▪Manuel Adorni used staffers' credit cards to purchase video game equipment that cost far more than Manuel Adorni's government salary
  • ▪Manuel Adorni admitted to buying dollars in Argentina's black market and hiding $500,000 in savings from tax authorities

Milei administration political troubles

  • ▪Federal prosecutors are investigating Manuel Adorni for illicit enrichment stemming from alleged excesses and extravagant spending
  • ▪Manuel Adorni resigned as Argentine President Javier Milei's Cabinet chief on June 27, 2026, following a corruption scandal
  • ▪Argentine President Javier Milei defended Manuel Adorni during a visit to Spain, stating that Manuel Adorni is innocent

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Apnews
Milei’s top aide and Cabinet chief resigns over spiraling corruption scandal
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Bloomberg
Milei’s Cabinet Chief Reportedly Used Staffers’ Credit Cards for Video Game Gear
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Nbcnews
Argentine President Javier Milei’s top aide and Cabinet chief resigns over spiraling corruption scandal
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