Javier Milei ’s government is undergoing a major restructuring that consolidates power under Manuel Adorni and redefines the executive branch’s organization in a clear effort to improve efficiency and streamline state management. The upcoming changes will formalize transfers of ministries, replace high-level officials, and eliminate outdated offices — marking the deepest institutional overhaul since the current administration began.

🔄 What the Restructuring Entails

• The “vice-chief” positions within the Chief of Cabinet’s office will be eliminated. Instead, the structure will shift to a secretarial-based model, simplifying hierarchy and reducing bureaucratic layers.

• Former holders of vice-chief and several secretarial posts have been dismissed to allow for a clean institutional reset. These include top operatives tied to previous leadership, whose continued presence was viewed as a barrier to coherent governance.

• The media and communications portfolio — including state media and official communication channels — will be brought directly under Adorni’s control, centralizing public messaging and coordination.

• Some ministries will be reorganized: certain areas like Tourism or Environment may be reassigned; other strategic functions will shift according to the new architecture defined by the government.

• High-profile shifts include the formalization of new ministers for Defense and Security, reflecting the executive’s intention to maintain firm control over national security and defense policy under a consolidated cabinet.

🧭 Strategic Purpose Behind the Reform

This shake-up goes beyond mere personnel changes. It reflects Milei’s broader vision: a leaner, more effective state apparatus that can implement reforms quickly and respond to challenges with agility. Centralizing coordination under Adorni is intended to eliminate bureaucratic inertia, improve coherence between ministries, and ensure that policy execution remains aligned with the government’s agenda.

Furthermore, by replacing entrenched officials and removing redundant layers, the administration aims to root out patronage, reduce political noise, and create a merit-based structure oriented toward results instead of power sharing.

✅ Potential Benefits — and What to Watch

If executed well, this overhaul could yield a more professional, synchronized government capable of delivering on ambitious reform promises. Faster decision-making, clearer chains of command, and a reduced state footprint are all in line with the libertarian-economic model promoted by Milei.

However, success will depend on how new appointees perform, how institutional memory is preserved, and whether key sectors — like security, defense, and communication — can adapt quickly without disruption. Also important: public perception and social stability during the transition.