Argentina has given the Military House full responsibility for security at the Olivos residence. The government has increased the number of staff working inside the complex and introduced new protocols.
The estate covers more than 30 hectares. The Military House, founded in 1909 to protect the president and official residences, received the expanded role under a decision announced on September 17. President Javier Milei later called Olivos a “military base” and said security concerns had deepened.
Officials announced 12 personnel changes in September. Some employees were reassigned to other agencies, while residence administrator Osvaldo Javier Sosa was dismissed without reassignment. María Belén Agudiez, who oversaw planning and administration, left the government three days later. La Nación reported that both were named in a complaint alleging possible procurement irregularities, including food purchases. The article did not cite an official finding of wrongdoing. Government figures also raised concerns about possible leaks to the media.
The complex is now overseen by Colonel Fernando Tereso, deputy to Brigadier Sebastián Ibáñez at the Military House. Before the change, the unit handled only part of the security operation and had civilian staff at entrances to register visitors. Its military and civilian employees now work across the residence’s departments.
La Nación quoted sources saying the new protocols revised internal coordination and strengthened access controls. The number of employees inside the complex has increased, but the government has not disclosed the total staffing figure. Mixed civilian and military teams provide maintenance and services. The outlet cited the residence chef, who is a military employee, as one example.