Lamelas's appointment is part of Trump's administration strategy of choosing trusted or close ambassadors, with distinguished careers in the private sector rather than in the traditional diplomatic career.
Trump's message
“United States ambassador to Argentina. Peter is a physician, philanthropist, and an unbelievable businessman, best known for founding Florida's largest urgent care company. When he was a child, Peter and his family fled communist Cuba and LEGALLY immigrated to the USA, starting from scratch and achieving the American dream”, Donald Trump posted on his social network when announcing Lamelas's appointment.
Immediately, Lamelas himself replied from his X account: “Mr. President, thank you for this unbelievable honor. The world sees it clearly: The United States is back because Donald J. Trump is back. Under your leadership, the relationship between the United States and Argentina will reach unprecedented greatness. MAGA”, wrote the newly appointed ambassador.
The relationship between Javier Milei and Trump is at its best, and Lamelas's arrival in Buenos Aires will seek to further strengthen those ties. The Cuban-born physician is already aware of the priorities of both nations on the bilateral agenda.
In this context, the personal bond that unites Milei with Lamelas will be a key factor in strengthening cooperation between Washington and Buenos Aires. “Milei is a leader who has the mission of freeing his country from decades of socialism and mismanagement. Like President Trump, Milei understands that prosperity begins with a smaller and more efficient government”, Lamelas stated on X, after meeting him at Mar-a-Lago.
