Argentina's Foreign Affairs Shake-up: Milei's Controversial Move

Argentina's President Javier Milei dismissed his foreign affairs minister shortly after Argentina voted at the UN General Assembly to lift the US embargo on Cuba. The foreign minister, Diana Mondino, was replaced with Gerardo Werthein, the ambassador to the US. The decision highlights Milei's alignment with US and Israeli interests.

In a sudden political shake-up, Argentina's President Javier Milei dismissed his foreign affairs minister, Diana Mondino, on Wednesday. This decision came just hours after Argentina voted in favor of lifting the US economic embargo on Cuba at the United Nations General Assembly.

Milei's spokesperson, Manuel Adorni, announced on X that Mondino would be replaced by Argentina's Ambassador to the United States, Gerardo Werthein. However, Adorni did not provide specific reasons for the replacement, leaving the international community speculating on the timing and motivations behind the move.

Milei's foreign policy shift towards aligning with US and Israeli interests has been evident since he assumed office in December 2023. His unwavering support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amidst ongoing Middle Eastern tensions distinguishes Argentina from other Latin American nations, several of which have distanced themselves from Israel in recent months.

(With inputs from agencies.)