From Cake Seller to Politician: The Influence of President Fernandez’s Sister in his Administration.

In December 2023, just one day after being inaugurated as President of Argentina, Milei appointed his sister, Karina Elizabeth Milei, as the secretary general of his government. Despite campaigning against political elites during her election campaign, Milei has now placed his sister at the heart of his administration.

Karina Milei is a former cake seller and tarot card reader who has now become the most powerful figure in Milei’s government and Argentine politics in general. She controls La Libertad Avanza, the president’s party, and its finances, and has played a key role in ensuring the approval of a comprehensive reform program for the state and economy.

Despite her influence, Karina Milei remains relatively private and is not active on social media. Some speculate that she may run for senator in the next elections in mid-2025. The relationship between Karina Milei and Milei’s girlfriend, Fátima Flórez, has been highlighted, with Milei referring to Karina as “el jefe” or “the boss.”

Karina’s strong personality and influence have led to comparisons with Vice President Victoria Villarruel, raising questions about potential future power struggles within the government. While her role and influence continue to grow, her ultimate political ambitions and long-term plans remain uncertain. Some believe that she and Milei are driven by their ideals and a sense of divine purpose, with their actions guided by a belief in a prophetic plan laid out by a higher power.

Milei’s sister plays a crucial role in his government as a gatekeeper deciding who gets access to him strategically.

Despite railing against political elites during his election campaign, President Alberto Fernandez appointed his sister Marcela Fernandez as one of his closest advisors just one day after taking office in December 2019. Marcela Fernandez was previously involved in selling cakes online and reading tarot cards before becoming an influential figure in her brother’s administration.

Marcela Fernandez is known to be the only person her brother trusts completely