Rift between Javier Milei and his vice president deepens with accusations of coup-mongering and corruption

"In his opening address of the parliamentary year, while insulting and mocking opposition legislators, Milei alluded to an alleged conspiracy involving members of his government to try to overthrow him and with a rather unsubtle gesture, he seemed to point to Villarruel, seated behind him."

"Later, other spokespeople for the far right made the accusation explicit: they accused the vice president of being a coup plotter, of working for the opposition, and of betting on the government's failure."

"There is no chance of having any further dealings with her. She is no longer part of the government, Chief of Staff Manuel Adorni asserted after the event."

The conflict between Argentine President Javier Milei and Vice President Victoria Villarruel has intensified significantly. During his parliamentary address, Milei alluded to a government conspiracy to overthrow him, with gestures seemingly directed at Villarruel. Far-right officials subsequently accused her of being a coup plotter, working with the opposition, and betting on government failure. Villarruel denied these claims and countered that the Casa Rosada seeks her resignation while criticizing corruption cases. Their confrontation in Congress revealed months of estrangement, including an incident where the president's sister attempted to block Villarruel's path. Chief of Staff Manuel Adorni declared there would be no further dealings with her, stating she is no longer part of the government.

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