Argentine President Javier Miley, fired the minister foreign affairs, Diana MondinoTo vote in favor Cuba at the UN General Assembly.

“The new Chancellor of the Argentine Republic will be Mr. Gerardo Wertein,” Presidential Press Secretary Manuel Adorni announced via social network X.

A few minutes before the announcement, Miley reposted the deputy’s message rival Sabrina Aymechet in which she was “proud of a government that does not bank and is not an accomplice of dictators” and proclaimed: “Long live a free Cuba.”

62 years of US embargo against Cuba

The UN General Assembly approved this Wednesday for another year and by an overwhelming majority (187 votes in favor, 2 against -USA-Israel- and 1 abstention -Moldova-) a non-binding resolution against the US, sanctions against the US. Cuba, which have existed for 62 years and are a major blow to the island’s economy.

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

The decision surprised the South American country due to strong support Miley with Israel and the United States on foreign policy and renunciation far right leader leftist governments.

As soon as Argentina’s UN vote became known, there was a wave of rumors in the local press about the possible removal of Mondino, who has not yet spoken out about the reasons for his dismissal.

Local businessman, new foreign minister

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

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