Milli replaces Foreign Minister after voting in favor of Cuba in UN

Buenos Aires (EFE).- Argentinian President Javier Mellí decided this Wednesday to replace Foreign Minister Diana Mondino, following Argentina’s vote in favor of Cuba in the United Nations General Assembly.

“The new Chancellor of the Argentine Republic is Mr. Gerardo Werthin,” presidential spokesman Manuel Adorni announced via the social network X.

Minutes before the announcement, Miley herself reposted a message from opposition representative Sabrina Azmechet, in which she was proud of “a government that neither banks nor allies with dictators” and “long live Cuba Libre. Survive” announced.

“Our country opposes the Cuban dictatorship.”

Shortly afterwards, the Presidency issued a statement informing that Mondino had resigned from his post and highlighting that the “profound transformation” Argentina is going through requires that its diplomats Core “Reflect in every decision the values ​​of freedom, sovereignty and individual rights that characterize Western democracy.

The text states, “Our country unequivocally opposes the Cuban dictatorship and will remain steadfast in promoting a foreign policy that condemns all regimes that promote violations of human rights and individual freedoms.”

Furthermore, he announced that Argentina would defend these principles in all international forums and conduct audits of working diplomatic personnel to “identify the drivers of the agenda who are enemies of freedom.”

Resolution in favor of Cuba

The United Nations General Assembly, this Wednesday, for one year and by a majority vote (187 votes in favor, 2 against -USA and Israel- and 1 abstention -Moldova-) approved a resolution without binding effect against state sanctions on Cuba , which lasted until 62. years and it has dealt a severe blow to the island’s economy.

Argentina, faithful to its historical position on the issue, voted in favor of the resolution.

The decision surprised the South American country due to the Meili government’s strong rapprochement with Israel and the United States on foreign policy matters and the far-right president’s strong rejection of leftist governments.

The new chancellor is close to Miley

As soon as it became known about Argentina’s vote at the UN, a wave of rumors began in the local press about the possible removal from the government of Mondino, who at the moment has not expressed himself about the reasons for his departure. .

The chancellor-designate is an important local businessman, close to Miley and has served as Argentina’s ambassador to the United States since last April.

A veterinarian by profession, Werthin also served as President of the Argentine Olympic Committee (COA) between 2009 and 2021 and was a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).