Politics Why are there so many dismissals or resignations in Milei's cabinet?

[Spring]

Another dismissal in Milei's cabinet: Javier Milei fired Diana Mondino for voting in favor of Cuba at the UN. He found out around 3 p.m., asked for an explanation, and then decided to dismiss her.

With her dismissal, the total has now reached 51 people, mostly fired with a few resignations. I think this takes away some of the government’s legitimacy.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1851724634980241901

 

[jackL]

The thing is, with Milei, there are no second chances. If he doesn't like something, you're out immediately. I believe he hasn't fired Villarruel because he can't, but if he could, he would have done it already.

 

[Melibaires]

Not long ago, Sandra Pettovello asked for the resignation of the Undersecretary of Childhood and Family over the purchase of a coffee machine for 2 million pesos, which I think is completely justified! However, it is also striking that there have been so many dismissals from that ministry, the Ministry of Human Capital.

Renunció la subsecretaria de Niñez y Familia por la compra de una cafetera por 2 millones de pesos

Constanza Cassino presentó esta mañana su dimisión luego del pedido que le hiciera Sandra Pettovello, titular del ministerio de Capital Humano

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[Betsy Ross]

She was considered a good Minister. Maybe other factors at play here. I guess in the future people will double check to make sure what Milei wants to do.

 

[Avocado]

Milei is making a mistake. Mondino was loyal and well-respected in Argentina. Even by the other side. One by one everyone is leaving. By next election more of his staff will be gone.

 

[TonyTigre]

I am not familiar with the circumstances that led to the dismissals of the other officials. However, in the case of the foreign minister, she has to be fired for what she did.

There are two possibilities for why she voted against the US regarding Cuba:
1. She voted against the US knowing that it's NOT what Milei wanted.
OR
2. She voted against the US thinking that IS what Milei wanted.

For reason #1, I shouldn't have to say anything.
For reason #2, if she doesn't know where Milei would stand on this issue, she is clearly not qualified to represent Milei's foreign policy. Anyone reading this surely knows how Milei would have wanted her to vote on the Cuba issue, and that would make you all more qualified than her . No foreign officials can trust anything she says going forward as representing the wishes and policies of Milei's administration if she remains in her post.

 

[Bob]

I am not familiar with the circumstances that led to the dismissals of the other officials. However, in the case of the foreign minister, she has to be fired for what she did.

There are two possibilities for why she voted against the US regarding Cuba:
1. She voted against the US knowing that it's NOT what Milei wanted.
OR
2. She voted against the US thinking that IS what Milei wanted.

For reason #1, I shouldn't have to say anything.
For reason #2, if she doesn't know where Milei would stand on this issue, she is clearly not qualified to represent Milei's foreign policy. Anyone reading this surely knows how Milei would have wanted her to vote on the Cuba issue, and that would make you all more qualified than her . No foreign officials can trust anything she says going forward as representing the wishes and policies of Milei's administration if she remains in her post.

But it was the entire world that voted against it too. It's not like this was meaningful. It was just a symbolic vote. Totally meaningless and she might have thought about it as hurting the people stuck on Cuba.

 

[wonka]

It seems this wasn’t only due to the vote in favor of Cuba. Reportedly, her departure was already part of future plans, but without a set date—this simply accelerated it. According to Milei, they had differing political ideologies.

Detrás del despido de Mondino: de las intervenciones de Karina Milei y Caputo, al punto de quiebre para el Presidente

Los desaciertos de la ex funcionaria provocaron una serie de ajustes en la Cancillería, que finalmente no lograron alinear su gestión con la visión del Presidente. Por qué su voto en la ONU a favor de Cuba colmó la paciencia del Presidente y la estrategia de “purga ideológica” en el cuerpo...

www.infobae.com

 

[Astrid]

Either we do what President Milei says, or we are invited to leave the government," Adorni said regarding the dismissal of Diana Mondino.

“Se hace lo que dice el presidente Milei o estamos invitados a retirarnos del Gobierno”: la explicación de Adorni sobre el despido de Diana Mondino

El vocero presidencial habló de la salida de la ex canciller, que fue desplazada tras votar a favor de Cuba en una Asamblea de la ONU

www.infobae.com

 

[Blockchain]

I am not familiar with the circumstances that led to the dismissals of the other officials. However, in the case of the foreign minister, she has to be fired for what she did.

There are two possibilities for why she voted against the US regarding Cuba:
1. She voted against the US knowing that it's NOT what Milei wanted.
OR
2. She voted against the US thinking that IS what Milei wanted.

For reason #1, I shouldn't have to say anything.
For reason #2, if she doesn't know where Milei would stand on this issue, she is clearly not qualified to represent Milei's foreign policy. Anyone reading this surely knows how Milei would have wanted her to vote on the Cuba issue, and that would make you all more qualified than her . No foreign officials can trust anything she says going forward as representing the wishes and policies of Milei's administration if she remains in her post.

But with the Libertarian standpoint wouldn't Libertarians be against opposing free trade?? Milei even is sending Argentina's pesos to get printed in China. Let's get realistic. It's a worthless vote and means nothing. Only 2 countries supporting it are Israel and the USA.

 

[Surfer]

I am not familiar with the circumstances that led to the dismissals of the other officials. However, in the case of the foreign minister, she has to be fired for what she did.

There are two possibilities for why she voted against the US regarding Cuba:
1. She voted against the US knowing that it's NOT what Milei wanted.
OR
2. She voted against the US thinking that IS what Milei wanted.

For reason #1, I shouldn't have to say anything.
For reason #2, if she doesn't know where Milei would stand on this issue, she is clearly not qualified to represent Milei's foreign policy. Anyone reading this surely knows how Milei would have wanted her to vote on the Cuba issue, and that would make you all more qualified than her . No foreign officials can trust anything she says going forward as representing the wishes and policies of Milei's administration if she remains in her post.

I think it was probably 2. That is how Argentina always voted same as the rest of the world besides UK and USA. Sounds like a simple error. I don't think she consulted with Milei on this but it sounds like she has stuck her foot in her mouth a few times. Probably more issues than just this.