Javier Milei Who are Argentina39s new ministers Check

Javier Milei: Who are Argentina's new ministers Check

Ministry of Justice Mariano Cúneo Libarona

Lawyer who defended Maradona's agent after a cocaine seizure in the 1990s. Libarona graduated from the Universidad del Museo Social Argentino and, together with his brothers, runs the law firm that bears his surname and specializes in fraud and tax crimes. One of his most famous cases was defending Guillermo Coppola, then coach of player Diego Maradona, over a drug seizure.

Milei announced his name in an interview with Miter Radio, a day after defeating Sergio Massa in the elections with 55.76% of the vote, compared to 44.23% for the Peronist.

Ministry of Health Mario Russo

The name was announced on social media on Friday (8): Mario Russo is a cardiologist graduated from the University of Buenos Aires. Previously, he worked in the Ministry of Health as Health Policy Coordinator and was Minister of Health for the Province of San Miguel.

Ministry of Human Capital Sandra Pettovello

Sandra Pettovello should take over the Ministry of Human Capital Sandra Pettovello should take over the Ministry of Human Capital. Image: Reproduction / Instagram / javiermilei

The health ministry was previously part of a superministry called human capital, which would also cover the areas of education, labor and social development. According to the Argentine press, the name of the former television producer Sandra Pettovello, who took part in meetings with Milei, will be adopted.