ATE on alert over layoffs at Quinta de Olivos and weighs protests

Asociación Trabajadores del Estado declared itself on alert over the layoffs of civilian employees at Quinta de Olivos and warned that it could decide on strike action in the next few hours if the Government does not reverse the dismissals.

The union’s general secretary, Rodolfo Aguiar, demanded the reinstatement of the affected staff and said public-sector job stability must be preserved. He also blamed the Executive Branch for any escalation of the conflict.

In that context, Aguiar sharply criticized President Javier Milei and called for him to undergo a psychophysical medical examination, according to reports by Ámbito and Radio Mitre.

According to Ámbito, the situation is unfolding as a reorganization advances at Quinta de Olivos to place greater control over day-to-day operations in the hands of Casa Militar, which already handles presidential security. According to that outlet, part of the permanent staff would be reassigned to other state agencies, while others were dismissed.

Among the affected employees are maintenance, gardening, kitchen and other service staff linked to the daily operation of the residence, Ámbito and Radio Mitre reported.

Official sources said the change responds to a reinforcement of Milei’s security and to concerns over possible leaks about his movements, meetings and activities inside Olivos, according to Ámbito. The outlet added that Sebastián Ignacio Ibáñez, who heads Casa Militar, will expand his role at the residence and that Mario Suli also appears as a possible link between the President, that area and the residence, although no formal role has been reported so far.

Sources

• Ámbito
• Radio Mitre

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