The President congratulated the businessman on his social networks. The new official must replace Gerardo Werthein, who took over as Chancellor.
The Government announced that Alejandro Carlos Francisco Oxenford He was appointed as ambassador to the USA in replacement of Gerardo Werthein who left the diplomatic headquarters to take over as chancellor. “His experience and commitment will strengthen bilateral relations and promote fruitful cooperation between both nations,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.
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The announcement came days before Milei faces a new trip to USAwhere he will participate in the Conservative Action Political Conference (CPAC), which will be held in Mar-a-LagoDonald Trump’s luxurious mansion located in Florida. There, the Argentine president hopes to get the long-awaited photo with the president-elect of the United States.


In this way, before getting on the plane that will take him to the United States, Milei defined who will be his replacement. Werthein -became Chancellor- in the Argentine embassy in that country. For this reason, it is expected that he will accompany the president on his trip.
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The Government of the Argentine Republic has the honor to announce that Mr. Alejandro Carlos Francisco Oxenford will be appointed as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United States of America. Your experience and commitment will strengthen bilateral relations…
— Argentine Foreign Ministry (@Cancilleria_Ar) November 12, 2024
Alejandro Oxenford spoke after announcing that he will be the new ambassador to the United States
After learning that he will be the new representative of Argentina in the US, the founder of OLX expressed himself on his social networks.
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Thank you very much for the trust, President @Jmilei! Excited about this appointment as Ambassador to the US. I am convinced that with dedication and focus, we will achieve a significant impact, positioning Argentina increasingly better in the USA and the world. An honor to have the guide… pic.twitter.com/kM9tWlM70z
— Alec Oxenford (@alejandrito) November 12, 2024
“Thank you very much for the trust, President @Jmilei! Excited by this appointment as Ambassador to the US. I am convinced that with dedication and focus, we will achieve a significant impact, positioning Argentina increasingly better in the USA and the world. An honor to have the guide from @wertheing, the Government team, the inspiration of @JMilei and the ideas of freedom as North. Let’s go!” he published.
He also quoted a phrase from Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela: “Public service is not only an honor, it is also a responsibility.”
Javier Milei’s message after announcing the new ambassador
President Javier Milei welcomed Alec Oxenford after announcing that he will be the new ambassador to the United States.
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In keeping with the presidential style, Milei published a message on the social network
Source: Ambito