The Minister of Defense of Argentina, Luis Petrihe asked her resignation of his vice minister Carlos Becker, who will leave his position after being relieved of his duties. Petri’s decision was based on internal differences within the Ministry of Defenseas clarified by the head of the portfolio himself, who categorically denied that this decision is related to his relationship with the Minister of Security, Patricia Bullrich.
Becker was considered a official close to Bullrich. Nonetheless, Petri denied any link between the removal and his relationship with the Minister of Securityensuring that the bond between the two is “excellent,” stated the agency NA.
Sources close to Petri stressed that the measure was taken strictly for internal issues of the ministry. Becker’s departure represents a reorganization within the Ministry of Defense team, which will now focus on defining new leadership for the second most important position within the portfolio.
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Becker’s departure comes at a key moment, with important challenges in the Defense area and in a political context marked by differences between the different government actors. Petri has been emphatic in his intention to maintain a cohesive team, capable of responding to the country’s strategic needs in terms of security and defense, the agency stated. NA.
Becker is a retired lieutenant colonel of the Argentine Army, General Staff officer and Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces. Likewise, he also has a master’s degree in Foreign Trade and Integration Processes, a degree in Strategy and Organization, and a professor of Geopolitics and Strategic Logistics (National Defense University). In addition, he is an expert in Supply Chain Management and Emergency Logistics.
Reorganization in the Ministry of Defense
Becker’s dismissal leaves the Ministry of Defense in a process of reconfiguration. Petri must elect a new vice minister who shares your vision and priorities, and who is capable of maintaining effective communication with the rest of the cabinet. Meanwhile, the minister will continue to focus on the main challenges facing the portfolio, including the modernization of the Armed Forces, the improvement of military infrastructure and international cooperation on security issues.
In the coming weeks, Petri is expected to announce Becker’s replacement, which will allow the Ministry of Defense to clearly advance its strategic policies.
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Petri and Bullrich
The relationship between Petri and Bullrich has been a point of interest in Argentine politics, as both occupy key roles within the government. Bullrich, as Minister of Security, and Petri, as head of Defense, have the responsibility of coordinating policies that directly impact the country. The removal of Becker, who was perceived as close to Bullrich, could have raised speculation about possible tensions between the ministers.
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