As the portfolio holder himself clarified, he made this decision due to internal differences.
The Minister of Defense, Luis Petriasked his vice minister to resign, Carlos Becker, due to internal differences within the portfolio, according to the official himself. Furthermore, he denied that the Minister of Security, Patricia Bullrichhad to do with this decision.
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Becker was considered an official close to Bullrich, but despite this, Petri ordered his resignation, although denied any link between the removal and the excandida presidential of Together for Change. He assured that they have a relationship “excellent“.
The removal of Becker, who was perceived as close to Bullrich, could have raised speculation about possible tensions between the ministers. However, sources close to Petri stressed that the measure was taken strictly by internal issues of the Ministry.
The departure of this official comes at a key moment, with important challenges in the Defense area and in a political context marked by the differences between the different government actors.
Reorganization within the Ministry of Defense after the departure of Carlos Becker
Following Becker’s departure, the Defense portfolio will undergo a reorganization within the team, which will now focus on defining new leadership for the second most important position within the Ministry.
Petri must elect a new vice minister who shares his vision and priorities, and who is able to maintain effective communication with the rest of the Cabinet.
Meanwhile, the former national representative will continue to focus on the main challenges facing the portfolioincluding the modernization of the Armed ForcesThe best of the military infrastructure and the international cooperation on security issues.
In the coming days, Petri is expected to announce his replacement. Becker, which It will allow the Ministry of Defense to advance clearly in its strategic policies.
