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Milei appoints Luis Petri, former vice-presidential candidate, Minister of Defense of Argentina

The elected president of the Argentina, Javier Mileiannounced this Monday his appointment as Minister of Defense of the Luis Petriformer candidate for vice president of the alliance Together for Changewhose support was fundamental to the libertarian victory in the second round.

Petri, a 46-year-old lawyer, will take office on December 10, the day of the inauguration.

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This leader from the province of Mendoza It was the conservative formula Patricia Bullrichwho also supported Milei after finishing third in the first presidential round and will be Minister of Security.

In this way, the complete formula of Together for Change was integrated into the government of Advances of Freedom”Milei’s press office indicated in a statement.

Bullrich and Luis Petri They offered their support to Milei in the November 19 second round on an individual basis, amid strong divisions within the center-right coalition that governed with the former president. Mauricio Macri (2015-19).

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Petri thanked him for the appointment and promised “work on a change that allows us to once again value the role of our Armed Forces. Pride of our country”, according to a message on the social network X.

Javier Mileilibertarian and liberal, intends to drastically reduce public spending and announced a sharp cut in the number of ministries.

Source: Elcomercio

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