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Javier Milei, flanked by his sister Karina and cabinet chief Manuel Adorni, applauds during a swearing in ceremony at the National Congress in 2025. — Javier Milei, flanked by his sister Karina and cabinet chief Manuel Adorni, applauds during a swearing in ceremony at the National Congress in 2025.Photographer: Anita Pouchard Serra/Bloomberg

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By Manuela Tobias

April 29, 2026 at 10:34 PM UTC

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Argentina’s Javier Milei emphasized his support for an embattled member of his government, standing proudly by a cabinet chief embroiled in the type of corruption scandal he vowed to eradicate upon taking office.