Argentina’s Milei calls on two officials to resign after reform setback

Argentine President Javier Milei on Friday called for two government officials to resign, saying he needed greater commitment to his agenda after congress rejected his reform package earlier in the week.
Milei, a self-defined anarcho-capitalist who took office in December, called for Mining Secretary Flavia Royon and Osvaldo Giordano, head of the country’s ANSES social insurance agency, to step down.
“The inherited economic crisis and the current historical moment require public officials committed to the modernization, simplification and de-bureaucratization of the State”, Milei’s office said in statement calling for the resignations.
Congress’ rejection of the omnibus bill on Tuesday marked a major setback for Milei, who has accused opposition lawmakers of “betrayal”.
He argues the bill, which included provisions to allow the privatization of state entities and more presidential powers, is necessary to rescue Argentina from economic crisis.