Inspired by the Book of Maccabees, a revered text in Jewish tradition, the narrative centers on Javier Milei and his sweeping plan to rebuild Argentina’s economy from the ground up. He proposed a bold shock to the system, insisting the early stages would be painful for society but ultimately aimed at a stronger, freer future. In this unfolding drama, Karina and her four mastiff dogs emerge as protectors who stand at the company’s ground zero as far-right governance begins. They symbolize loyalty and guardianship in a moment of rapid political realignment.
He, nicknamed the boss, had previously served as the First Lady at the inauguration. Argentine newspapers highlighted his central role in the transfer of power, noting that he eclipsed even the vice president in influence. Victoria Villarruel and the president’s partner, a comedian and impersonator Fatma Florez, were part of the surrounding circle. Yet the responsibilities attributed to the boss extended well beyond ceremonial duties. Taking on the title of Presidential Secretary General, he leveraged a decree to lift a prohibition that barred close relatives from public offices. The oath of office was sworn in person, his voice cracking with emotion as the ceremony concluded, and the two figures embraced in a show of solidarity.
In this configuration, Karina assumes a dual role in the new administration: a source of emotional support and warmth, and a policy explainer who coordinates with other ministries. The relationship between Milei and Florez remains informal at this stage, leaving room for the boss to continue acting in a First Lady-like capacity in select situations. A vivid moment illustrating this dynamic came when he placed her into a presidential vehicle bound for the Executive Headquarters. Karina did not shy away from greeting supporters, presenting herself as someone who carries influence in her own right. Later, she accompanied her brother to the balcony, wearing a vanilla Menage Trois suit crafted by a company linked to Juliana Awada, the former first lady. Mauricio Macri, who governed the country from 2015 to 2019, backed Milei in the second round, helping secure victory for the new administration (Source: Clarín).
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Long before the public spotlight, Karina helped reunite her brother with the family, mending fractures that ran deep. Norberto Milei had treated his son with enough severity to leave lasting emotional scars, and his wife Alicia stood by her husband through those trials. When Javier Milei rose to fame on television talk shows, he claimed he had no parents, a claim later reevaluated through the Presidential Secretary’s intervention. His underlying intentions often remained private, characteristic of his personal style. The leader’s voice has never been widely publicized; skepticism toward the press and media is a familiar attitude for him. Milei, fond of Bible allegories, compared himself to Moses in certain moments and positioned himself as a disseminator of bold, free-market ideas. His background includes work in set design and public relations, and there are mentions of him selling cakes on Instagram. He was a central figure in the negotiations that formed La Libertad Avanza (LLA), the far-right force that evolved from a fringe movement into an official party (Source: Ámbito Financiero).
Dogs stand out
The president is set to move to Olivos, the official residence on the northern edge of Buenos Aires, near the sister’s home. Clarín reported that Karina would act as a steward, overseeing access to the head of state and managing visitors. Under her guidance, Olivos has already undergone changes to accommodate the president’s pets. The dogs—nicknamed after him in public discussions—have become a symbol of the administration, described as the four-legged children by supporters and observers alike. Milei previously lived in a high-end suburb with mastiffs named Conan, Murray, Milton, Robert, and Lucas, each roughly weighing 100 pounds, symbols of a dominant personal domain. The plan now is to tailor the residence to the needs and preferences of these dogs (Source: Clarín).
During the campaign that propelled him to the presidency, Milei admitted that he could not always give his dogs the attention they deserved. He even sent them to doggy care a few times. As president, he decided to address this shortcoming with symbolic gestures. The staff accompanying him carved likenesses of two of his five dogs in honor of the Assumption and the new leadership. The craftsmanship was undertaken by woodworkers César Pontoriero and Hugo Pontoriero, whose work drew attention even from outgoing vice president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who commented on the unprecedented detail during the inauguration (Source: Ámbito Financiero).