President Javier Milei received the new United States ambassador to Argentina, Peter Lamelas, at the Casa Rosada on Tuesday. Lamelas presented his credentials and reaffirmed Washington's commitment to strengthening the bilateral relationship "based on shared values and interests."
The meeting, held in the presidential office, was also attended by the newly appointed Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno and the Chargé d'Affaires of the U.S. Embassy, Heidi Gómez Rápalo. According to official sources, the meeting took place in an "atmosphere of cordiality and complete political agreement" regarding the path of economic openness and international cooperation promoted by the libertarian administration.
Lamelas's arrival—appointed by Donald Trump to lead the diplomatic mission in Buenos Aires—consolidates an unprecedented stage of understanding between both governments. In recent months, the U.S. administration has openly supported Milei's economic stabilization program, highlighting its focus on fiscal discipline, deregulation, and respect for market freedom.
The U.S. Treasury Secretary himself, Scott Bessent, had recently praised the signing of the USD 20 billion financial swap with Argentina, describing it as "a bridge to a better future" rather than a bailout. "President Milei's efforts to reverse the decades of decline resulting from radical leftism are crucial," he stated in his public message.
