The presidential spokesperson, Manuel Adornicommunicated the news through his social networks: “In order to clarify any possible doubt, I notify you that shortly the Vice President of the Nation will receive formal notification about her responsibilities at the head of the National Executive Branch during the absence of the President, who begins an official tour abroad today”Adorni expressed ironically.
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In order to clear up any doubts, I inform you that in the next few moments the Vice President of the Nation will be duly notified of her responsibility as an official in charge of the National Executive Branch in view of the trip abroad that will begin on the day of…
— Manuel Adorni (@madorni) January 17, 2025
The precedent that strained the relationship between Villarruel and Milei
The day of the senator’s impeachment Edgardo Kueider An institutional conflict arose that generated controversy around Vice President Victoria Villarruel. On that key day, Villarruel chose to remain in her role as president of the Senate instead of temporarily assuming the presidency of the country before the president’s trip to Italy, which sparked criticism and questions about her actions.
The context of the conflict was particularly sensitive, as Kueider’s dismissal marked a moment of political tension in Congress. However, Villarruel’s decision to prioritize his presence in the Upper House raised doubts regarding his interpretation of constitutional duties, given that in the absence of the President of the Nation, the Vice President must assume leadership of the National Executive Branch.
The argument presented by Villarruel and his team was that the vice president was notified of the president’s departure from the country. Javier Milei once the session is over.
Milei’s trip to the US
President Milei will depart this Friday night on a special flight to Washington DC, where on Sunday he will attend the inauguration ceremony of the president-elect of the United States, Donald Trump. Later, he will travel to Switzerland to participate in the Davos Business Forum, where he will give a speech.
During her trip, Milei has scheduled meetings with key figures such as Kristalina Georgievamanaging director of the IMF, and James Quincey, CEO of Coca Cola, according to official sources. The president will depart at 11:59 p.m., accompanied by a delegation that includes the general secretary of the Presidency, Karina Milei; the Minister of Economy, Luis Caputo; and Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein.
The President’s itinerary also includes his participation in the Inaugural Hispanic Gala, where he will receive the award LWS Award 2025 – Titan of Economic Reformon Saturday night. On Sunday he will visit the Milken Institute and will have a meeting with Georgieva. On Monday, he will attend the official religious ceremony as part of Trump’s inauguration.
Meanwhile, Vice President Villarruel, who had planned an activity in Chubut, canceled her visit to the province due to the forest fires affecting the town of Epuyén, and is preparing to temporarily assume executive functions in the absence of the President.
Source: Ambito

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