Argentina's Chief Cabinet Minister resigns following corruption scandal announcement

date
28/06/2026
Argentine Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni, who was deeply involved in a corruption scandal, announced his resignation on the 27th via social media. Adorni was recently exposed for taking private jet vacations, owning undeclared luxury properties and luxury cars, among other things. Some Argentine lawmakers pointed out that Adorni's expenses did not match his reported income, and he was suspected of engaging in corrupt activities such as embezzlement. On the 11th of this month, he admitted to concealing over $500,000 in income from tax authorities.