Argentine Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein resigned on Wednesday, just days before the midterm parliamentary elections. The announcement was made by the Argentine presidency, with no official reason given. This resignation marks the second departure from this position since President Javier Milei took office less than two years ago.
Gerardo Werthein, an influential businessman and former Argentine ambassador to the United States, was appointed to head Argentina's foreign ministry to strengthen the country's economic and political relations with Washington and its Mercosur partners. His sudden departure comes at a particularly delicate time for the government, as President Milei attempts to consolidate his power in the face of a reinvigorated opposition.
No information has yet been provided on the identity of his successor. This vacancy at the head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs could complicate the management of Argentina's diplomatic and trade affairs, particularly the ongoing economic negotiations with its regional neighbors and international financial institutions.
Since coming to power, Javier Milei has pursued a foreign policy marked by a pro-market orientation and a rapprochement with the United States and Israel, while maintaining a certain distance from left-wing regimes in Latin America. The resignation of Werthein, seen as close to the president, could thus weaken this diplomatic line on the eve of a crucial election for the majority.
The foreign minister's departure comes amid a tense political climate, with a persistent economic crisis and growing social discontent. With just days to go before the vote, this resignation risks adding an additional dose of uncertainty to the Argentine political scene.
