She's attacking his money and his network
En el corazón del gobierno libertario argentino, una disputa silenciosa por el poder se ha vuelto visible: Karina Milei, hermana del presidente y Secretaria General, ha lanzado una ofensiva calculada contra Santiago Caputo, el asesor más influyente del Ejecutivo. A través de dos golpes institucionales —uno contra la fundación del hermano de Caputo y otro contra el monopolio empresarial de su círculo— Karina señala que percibe su influencia en retirada y ha decidido actuar antes de que sea demasiado tarde. En la historia de los gobiernos que se fragmentan desde adentro, este momento recuerda que el poder nunca se comparte cómodamente, ni siquiera entre aliados.
- Karina Milei activó la IGJ para exigir que la Fundación Faro revele los nombres detrás de casi 5.000 millones de pesos en donaciones, convirtiendo una auditoría rutinaria en un golpe político directo al entorno de Caputo.
- El mismo día, el gobierno anunció el fin del monopolio de la VTV, amenazando décadas de negocios del Grupo Neuss, empresa con vínculos profundos con Caputo y su red de influencias.
- La simultaneidad de ambas acciones no fue casual: revelan una estrategia coordinada desde la Secretaría General, una señal de que Karina considera que el momento de confrontar a Caputo es ahora o nunca.
- Patricia Bullrich agrega presión desde otro flanco, posicionándose para una candidatura presidencial y desafiando abiertamente a Karina en al menos dos episodios recientes, erosionando su autoridad dentro del propio gabinete.
- El equilibrio interno del gobierno libertario se tambalea: lo que antes parecía una coalición sólida muestra hoy fracturas que podrían acelerar su propio desgaste antes de que ningún bando consolide el control.
Dentro del gobierno argentino, la lucha por el poder ya no se disimula. Karina Milei, Secretaria General y hermana del presidente, lanzó una ofensiva en dos frentes contra Santiago Caputo, el asesor presidencial más poderoso, en una señal de que considera que su influencia está siendo desplazada.
El primer golpe llegó a través de la Inspección General de Justicia, que exigió a la Fundación Faro —dirigida por el hermano de Caputo, Francisco, junto al intelectual Agustín Laje— revelar los nombres, fechas y montos detrás de casi 5.000 millones de pesos en donaciones recibidas durante 2024. Para una organización que cultiva la discreción con sus donantes, la exigencia fue una humillación deliberada.
El segundo golpe llegó esa misma noche: Manuel Adorni anunció que los mecánicos privados podrían registrarse para realizar inspecciones vehiculares obligatorias, poniendo fin al monopolio de la VTV que el Grupo Neuss sostiene desde 1995. En la provincia de Buenos Aires, con 17,5 millones de habitantes, la inspección anual cuesta 100.000 pesos por vehículo. El negocio es casi inagotable: cada auto en circulación debe renovar su oblea cada año, y el precio sube sin pausa.
Estas movidas exponen las grietas que se ensanchan en el interior del gobierno libertario. Karina parece convencida de que Caputo ha consolidado poder a su costa, especialmente a través de su relación directa con el presidente. A eso se suma la presión de Patricia Bullrich, quien se perfila para una candidatura presidencial y ya desafió a Karina en dos ocasiones recientes. Según fuentes del gobierno consultadas por La Política Online, Bullrich ha comenzado a responsabilizar a Karina por los problemas de la administración.
Lo que permanece abierto es si estos ataques lograrán restaurar el peso político de Karina o simplemente acelerarán el colapso interno de un gobierno que ya muestra demasiadas fracturas para ignorarlas.
Inside the Argentine government, a power struggle is playing out in the open. Karina Milei, the president's sister and Secretary General, has launched a two-pronged attack on Santiago Caputo, the president's most influential advisor, signaling that she believes her grip on power is slipping.
The first strike came through the Inspección General de Justicia, the government's corporate oversight body, which answers to Justice Minister Juan Bautista Mahiques—a Milei appointee positioned to counter Caputo's influence. The IGJ demanded that Fundación Faro, a think tank run by Caputo's brother Francisco alongside intellectual Agustín Laje, disclose the sources of nearly 5 billion pesos in donations it received during 2024. The foundation had reported receiving those funds under the category of "donations, courses, workshops, and prevention," but the IGJ wanted names, dates, and amounts for each contribution. For an organization that markets itself on discretion toward its donors, the demand was a deliberate embarrassment.
The second blow landed the same evening. Manuel Adorni, the chief of staff, posted an announcement that starting the next day, privately licensed mechanics could register to perform mandatory vehicle inspections—effectively ending the monopoly on VTV, Argentina's vehicle inspection system. The post came directly from Karina's office, a reminder that Adorni still answers to her even as his political relevance has faded. The monopoly in question has been held since 1995 by the Neuss Group, a business empire with deep ties to Caputo and his circle. In Buenos Aires province alone, where 17.5 million people live, the annual VTV inspection now costs 100,000 pesos per vehicle. The Neuss Group also controls the system in the capital city, a position they've held since 2016 thanks to support from then-city official Guillermo Dietrich. The business is essentially self-renewing: every car on the road must display a current sticker, and the price rises each year.
These moves reveal the fractures widening inside the libertarian government. Karina appears convinced that Caputo has consolidated power at her expense, particularly through his relationship with the president himself. The recent turmoil—clashes between the government and the Menem faction, the departure of Adorni from his previous role, and challenges from Patricia Bullrich, the security minister—created an opening she seized. Bullrich, meanwhile, is positioning herself for a presidential run and has already defied Karina twice in recent weeks, first by demanding Adorni's financial disclosures and then by backing a judicial nominee connected to Hugo Alconada Mon's family.
Government insiders told La Política Online that Bullrich has begun blaming Karina for the administration's problems. The phrase carries weight in libertarian circles—those who have previously invoked it as a curse have historically met bad ends. But the internal dynamics are shifting. Caputo's position, once seemingly unassailable, now faces pressure from multiple directions. Karina's attacks suggest she believes the moment to act is now, before Caputo's influence becomes irreversible. What remains unclear is whether these strikes will restore her standing or simply accelerate the government's internal collapse.
Notable Quotes
Starting tomorrow, registration opens for licensed private mechanics to perform mandatory vehicle inspections. The VTV monopoly ends.— Manuel Adorni, chief of staff, via announcement from Karina Milei's office
Patricia has already started saying the problem is Karina— Government insiders speaking to La Política Online
The Hearth Conversation Another angle on the story
Why would Karina move against Caputo now, when he seems so close to the president?
Because she thinks she's already losing. The Menem conflicts, Bullrich's rebellion, Adorni's fall—these created an opening. She needed to remind everyone she still has power.
But investigating a foundation and opening up a monopoly—aren't those just bureaucratic moves?
They're not bureaucratic. They're personal. Caputo's brother runs that foundation. His allies own the VTV business. She's attacking his money and his network.
What does Caputo do in response?
That's the question. He could go to the president and say Karina is destabilizing the government. Or he could strike back. Either way, someone loses.
And Bullrich in all this?
She's watching both of them fight and positioning herself as the alternative. She's already defied Karina twice. If Karina falls, Bullrich could be next in line.
Is this sustainable? Can the government function with this level of internal war?
Not for long. These aren't policy disagreements. This is about who controls the president. Eventually one faction wins or the whole thing breaks.