Argentina's Diplomatic Shake-Up: Foreign Minister Dismissed

Argentina’s President, Javier Milei, dismissed Foreign Minister Diana Mondino following the country’s vote at the UN to lift the US embargo on Cuba. Mondino was replaced by Gerardo Werthein. The decision underlines Milei’s new foreign policy aligning more closely with US and Israeli interests, distancing from other Latin American nations.

In a notable diplomatic shift, Argentina's President Javier Milei has dismissed Foreign Affairs Minister Diana Mondino, following the country's controversial vote in favor of lifting the US economic embargo on Cuba at the UN General Assembly.

Mondino will be succeeded by Argentina's ambassador to the US, Gerardo Werthein, according to presidential spokesman Manuel Adorni. The presidential office revealed the dismissal as a direct consequence of the UN vote, asserting the nation's firm stance against the Cuban dictatorship and commitment to promoting human rights.

This recent move reflects the libertarian Milei's alignment with US and Israeli policies, contrasting with the broader Latin American sentiment, which has primarily opposed such stances. Argentina's shift in foreign policy signifies the nation's evolving global role amidst regional divergences.

(With inputs from agencies.)