The controller at the Federal Investigation Agency (AFI), Augustine Rossifrom Wednesday, February 15, will be the new head of the Cabinet of Alberto Fernández replacing Juan Manzur, who will return to his province to retake the governorship. For this reason, he “must resign, since the Chief of Staff is a constitutional position that does not allow the use of licenses”explained the government spokeswoman.
Augustine Rossi He is a “recognized militant and political leader from Santa Fe,” head of the block of deputies of the governments of Néstor Kirchner and Cristina Kirchner, spokeswoman Gabriela Cerruti recalled in a statement. In this context, she pointed out that served as defense minister and currently as director of the Federal Intelligence Agency.
The data that stands out in the designation of Augustine Rossi in the Cabinet headquarters is that The man from Santa Fe managed to become one of the president’s main advisers while maintaining a cordial relationship with Vice President Cristina Kirchnerwhich has an important meaning in the internal one that divides the official coalition of the Frente de Todos.
Regarding the departure of Juan Manzur from the cabinet national, the official communiqué expresses that “The president deeply thanks you for your management, commitment, and political and personal support”. Although it has not yet been officially confirmed, it has emerged that the current number two in the AFI, Ana Clara Alberdi, will replace Agustín Rossi, the new chief of staff, in the intelligence office.
Sources from the Casa Rosada indicated that “This week the government expects it to be decisive in ordering the Frente de Todos” in view of this year’s electionsin which all the spaces that make up the coalition intend to nominate applicants to succeed Alberto Fernández.