The Argentine Minister of Health, Mario Russo, presented his resignation “for strictly personal reasons”, the presidency reported Thursday through a press release published on social networks.
According to official information, Russo will be replaced by Dr. Mario Lugones, who will bring “his extensive experience in the health field” to the portfolio.
“President Javier Milei and the National Government thank Dr. Mario Russo for his work, commitment and dedication at the head of the portfolio”adds the press release.
Russo, a cardiologist graduated from the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), was a member of Javier Milei’s executive since December 10, 2023, when he assumed the ultraliberal political presidency.
Responsible for the health management of several private centers, he entered politics in the province of Buenos Aires, where he held positions in the Health of San Miguel and in the Government of Morón.
According to local media, his resignation could be linked to conflicts within the Executive, as indicated by local media. Efe.
Lugones, also a cardiologist by profession, headed the Güemes Sanatorium and is the founder and president of the Güemes Foundation.focused on medical education and clinical research.
In addition to his functions in different institutions, he was director of the Medical Institute of Social Security and Technological Evaluation (IMSSET) of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Buenos Aires (UBA) and director of the Master in Management of Health Systems at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA). the UBA.
Russo’s resignation will be the third departure from his role on the front lines of government.
After the strange departure of the Minister of Infrastructure, Guillermo Ferraro, which occurred in January but was made official two months later, the restructuring of the cabinet leadership took place in May.
Nicolás Posse, until then Milei’s trusted man, was replaced by the Minister of the Interior until then, Guillermo Francos, now responsible for the highest negotiations with the opposition to reach legislative agreements.
In addition, shortly after the figurine was created -non-existent last December- of Minister of Deregulation and State Transformation, position assumed by Federico Sturzeneggerarchitect of the so-called “fundamental law” – the flagship project of the executive – and the decree of necessity and emergency (DNU) published in December.
