# Argentine presidential residence reorganization > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-presidential-residence-reorganization > Updated: 2026-09-17T18:31:51.000Z. Sources: 44. Developments: 2. President Javier Milei has initiated a major reorganization of the Quinta de Olivos presidential residence, transferring security and management responsibilities to the Casa Militar. This transition, expected to be completed within 60 days, involves dissolving the Administration General de la Residencia Presidencial de Olivos to separate security, administration, and control functions. The restructuring has resulted in the dismissal of approximately 12 civilian employees, including long-standing staff such as the residence manager, Osvaldo Javier Sosa, and the gardener. Many of these workers are being replaced by Armed Forces personnel, including a lieutenant serving as a cook, while others are being reassigned to departments like Casa Rosada. Official sources state the changes aim to “elevate efficiency and security standards” due to a “global escalation of insecurity” and in preparation for an upcoming visit by Pope Leo XIV in November. However, recent developments suggest the dismissals were prompted by specific incidents, including the leak of information regarding a 500 million peso expenditure for 29 tons of meat. Additionally, the sudden illness of one of the President’s dogs has led to suspicions of an attempted poisoning. The reshuffle has also drawn scrutiny regarding alleged nepotism within the General Secretariat of Planning involving associates of Karina Milei, and concerns from Deputy Marcela Pagano regarding recent bidding processes. The state workers' union, ATE, has expressed strong opposition, declaring a state of alert and threatening industrial action. Union leaders have criticized the move as a “militarization” of the government and have called for a medical examination of the President to assess his fitness for office. ## Claims - The reorganization is due to rising global insecurity and the upcoming visit of Pope Leo XIV. (disputed by 8 sources) - The decision was motivated by leaks regarding the activities of Javier Milei and his inner circle. (disputed by 4 sources) - The government is transferring the security and management of the Olivos presidential residence to the Casa Militar. (corroborated by 10 sources) - The Administration General of the Olivos Presidential Residence is being dissolved. (corroborated by 7 sources) - Twelve members of the civil staff have been dismissed from the residence. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The full transfer of responsibilities and assets to the Casa Militar will be completed within 60 days. (corroborated by 6 sources) - Permanent staff members are being relocated to other government departments, such as Casa Rosada. (corroborated by 3 sources) - ATE is on alert and may take industrial action due to the dismissals at Olivos. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Asociación Trabajadores del Estado (ATE) formalised an administrative presentation to demand an integral medical aptitude exam for President Javier Milei. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-17: Olivos residence reorganization: Casa Militar to assume control Argentina is reorganizing the Olivos presidential residence, transferring control to the Casa Militar and dismissing 12 civil employees amid security concerns and upcoming papal visit. 39 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-transfers-olivos-residence-security-to-casa-militar ### 2026-09-17: Javier Milei dismisses most civilian staff at Olivos residence President Javier Milei has dismissed most civilian staff at the Quinta de Olivos following leaks over meat expenditures and the suspected poisoning of one of his dogs. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/javier-milei-dismisses-most-civilian-staff-at-olivos-residence --- Cite as: Argentine presidential residence reorganization. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-presidential-residence-reorganization