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Argentina’s Javier Milei selects Jewish ambassador to replace foreign minister he fired

JL;DR SUMMARY In a significant shift in Argentina's foreign policy, newly elected President Javier Milei has appointed Gerardo Werthein, a Jewish businessman and former ambassador, as the country's foreign minister. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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United StatesHamasJewish CommunityHezbollahArgentinaForeign PolicyJavier MileiDiplomacyGerardo Werthein

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Buenos Aires, Argentina
"BUENOS AIRES, Argentina A Jewish veterinarian from an influential business dynasty has been named Argentinas foreign minister at a time when President Javier Milei has prioritized ties with the United States and Israel."
Brazil
"The leaders of neighboring Brazil and Chile have condemned Israel for its military response to Hamas Oct. 7, 2023 attack, as has Colombias Gustavo Petro."
Chile
"The leaders of neighboring Brazil and Chile have condemned Israel for its military response to Hamas Oct. 7, 2023 attack, as has Colombias Gustavo Petro."
Colombia
"The leaders of neighboring Brazil and Chile have condemned Israel for its military response to Hamas Oct. 7, 2023 attack, as has Colombias Gustavo Petro."
Queens, New York, United States
"He traveled to New York with Milei a year ago to visit the gravesite of the Lubavitcher Rebbe in Queens, one of several demonstrations of Jewish affinity that the Catholic-born Milei, an avowed philosemite, made before and after his election."
United States
"The United States and Israel which Milei, elected last year, has defined as Argentinas main allies, in a shift for Argentina were the only two votes opposing the non-binding resolution."
Israel
"Werthein had been Mileis ambassador to the United States, one of two Jewish ambassadors that the self-described anarcho-capitalist has appointed. The other is Axel Wahnish, an Orthodox rabbi who represents Argentina in Israel."
Lebanon
"She said he participated in the terrorist attacks in Buenos Aires and continues to lead Hezbollahs operations in the region, likely from Lebanon."

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