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Argentine President Javier Milei Removes Foreign Minister Over UN Vote on Cuba Embargo

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 by Michael Hernandez

Argentine President Javier Milei Removes Foreign Minister Over UN Vote on Cuba Embargo
Diana Mondino - Image of © Instagram / Diana Mondino

In a bold move on Wednesday, Argentine President Javier Milei dismissed Foreign Minister Diana Mondino following Argentina's controversial vote at the United Nations General Assembly. The country aligned itself with 187 other nations in support of a non-binding resolution calling for the end of the United States embargo on Cuba. This embargo targets the Cuban regime led by Miguel Díaz-Canel, according to a report by Infobae.

The resolution criticizes the embargo for severely restricting Cuba's access to crucial resources such as food, medicine, and energy. Argentina's stance reflects a nearly unanimous global backing for Cuba, standing in stark contrast to the opposing votes from the United States and Israel and the abstention by Moldova.

Argentina's Unusual Diplomatic Stand

The notable aspect of this situation is that the only two dissenting votes came from Argentina's primary allies since Milei assumed office, as highlighted by Infobae. The vote underscores an unexpected diplomatic rift that could have broader implications for Argentina's foreign policy.

Leadership Changes in Argentina's Foreign Affairs

Manuel Adorni, the presidential spokesperson responsible for governmental communications, announced on the social media platform X that Gerardo Werthein has been appointed as the new Minister of Foreign Affairs, succeeding Mondino. This change in leadership comes as the government seeks to realign its foreign policy strategies in response to the recent UN vote.

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