Argentina’s foreign policy reshuffle: Miley’s controversial move

In a sudden political shakeup, Argentine President Javier Miley fired his Foreign Minister Diana Mondino on Wednesday. The decision came just hours after Argentina voted to lift the US economic embargo on Cuba at the United Nations General Assembly.

Milea’s spokesman Manuel Adorni announced on X that Mondino would be replaced by Argentina’s ambassador to the United States, Gerardo Werthein. However, Adorni did not give specific reasons for the replacement, leaving the international community to speculate on the timing and motives for the move.

Milea’s shift in foreign policy toward alignment with U.S. and Israeli interests has been evident since he took office in December 2023. His unwavering support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East sets Argentina apart from other Latin American countries, some of which have distanced themselves. from Israel in recent months.

(With the participation of agencies.)