Overview
- At his AmCham welcome in Buenos Aires, Peter Lamelas said Trump sent him to help “his friend” Javier Milei and declared he is “here to support this government.”
- He said Washington expects the previously announced commercial and investment agreement with Argentina to be signed soon, while noting no date has been set.
- Lamelas vowed to work to arrange a visit by President Trump to Argentina, stressing that a trip is being pursued but remains unconfirmed.
- He met Chief of Cabinet Manuel Adorni at the Casa Rosada after talks with Interior Minister Diego Santilli, signaling accelerated, high-level engagement following his rapid credentialing.
- The ambassador highlighted expanding defense cooperation as Argentina received its first four U.S. Stryker vehicles, calling the delivery a significant boost to tactical capabilities.