Argentina’s Milei sacks minister over Cuba embargo vote at UN
Milei aligns with US, Israel, replacing minister after Cuba vote
Argentina’s President, Javier Milei, replaced Foreign Affairs Minister Diana Mondino after her vote at the United Nations supporting the lifting of the U.S. embargo against Cuba. Milei, a libertarian leader with a strong pro-U.S. stance since taking office in 2023, has distanced Argentina from leftist nations such as Cuba and Venezuela.
The U.N. General Assembly urged the United States to end its long-standing sanctions on Cuba, with only the U.S. and Israel opposing the resolution. Milei, aligning with U.S. and Israeli policies, praised his administration for not supporting dictatorships through a social media post by a lower house lawmaker. Gerardo Werthein, Argentina’s ambassador to the U.S., will step in as the new foreign minister, as announced by presidential spokesperson Manuel Adorni. Mondino had been instrumental in maintaining diplomatic relations amid Milei’s controversial remarks about nations like Brazil and China.
Local reports indicate that Milei expressed his displeasure over Mondino’s vote during a call from Werthein, while having lunch. Earlier, Argentina’s state energy company YPF had cut fuel supplies to Cubana, forcing the airline to cease a long-standing route between Havana and Buenos Aires. Argentine officials had attributed the decision to the U.S. embargo, according to Cuba’s foreign ministry.
🚨 President Milei has just fired Foreign Minister Mondino for having voted against the US embargo on Cuba.
For Milei, the US is an UNCONDITIONAL ally and voting against the embargo was an unacceptable mistake.
The ambassador to the United States is the new foreign minister.… pic.twitter.com/O59gVxaH7V
— In Milei We trust (@InMilei) October 30, 2024
What Other Media Are Saying
- ABC News: Argentina’s President Javier Milei dismissed his foreign minister hours after the country voted against the U.S. economic embargo of Cuba, marking a significant shift in Argentina’s diplomatic stance.(read more)
- Argentinas Milei fires foreign minister after UN vote to lift embargo against Cuba, highlighting leadership backlash against diplomatic decisions.(read more)
- WNKY News reports that Argentina’s president fired his foreign minister after a vote to end the US embargo on Cuba, reflecting regional diplomatic shifts and internal political repercussions.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
Why was Argentina’s Foreign Affairs Minister replaced?
She was replaced due to her UN vote supporting lifting the U.S. embargo against Cuba.
Who is the new Foreign Affairs Minister of Argentina?
Gerardo Werthein, Argentina’s ambassador to the U.S., is the new minister.
What is Javier Milei’s stance on the U.S. embargo against Cuba?
Javier Milei opposes lifting the U.S. embargo against Cuba, aligning with the U.S. and Israel.
Why did Argentina’s state energy company cut fuel supplies to Cubana?
The decision was attributed to the U.S. embargo, affecting Cubana’s route to Buenos Aires.
How does Javier Milei view Argentina’s relationship with Cuba and Venezuela?
Milei distances Argentina from leftist nations like Cuba and Venezuela, aligning more with U.S. policies.
