Overview
- Lamelas formally presented his letters of credence to President Javier Milei on Tuesday after delivering copies to Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno the previous day.
- The U.S. Embassy said Lamelas reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to further strengthen the relationship based on shared values and interests.
- The credentialing ceremony also included new envoys from the European Union, the United Kingdom, Belgium, Austria and Switzerland.
- Milei is scheduled to depart Wednesday for Miami to attend the America Business Forum and speak Thursday at 3:45 p.m., with a previously considered meeting with President Donald Trump not arranged due to scheduling conflicts.
- Coverage describes Lamelas as a Cuban-born doctor and businessman who donated to Trump’s campaign, and some outlets link his arrival to closer alignment and reported U.S. financial support.