Adorni Senate session fails as ruling party protects embattled official

Argentina's Senate failed to convene Thursday after the ruling La Libertad Avanza caucus deliberately withheld quorum to block a congressional interpellation of Cabinet Chief Manuel Adorni. Adorni, who is under judicial investigation over an unexplained growth in his personal assets and wealth, is under heavy pressure and faces calls for his resignation. To date, however, President Javier Milei has stood by his man and the head of state shows no sign of backing down. In recent weeks, lawmakers in Congress have attempted to summon the official for questioning and a potential no confidence vote. Faced with mounting pressure for that to happen, the ruling party on Thursday tried a different tactic: refusing to sit down.

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