High-level authorities ministers and officers have been out in giant numbers on Tuesday night time because the US Embassy in Buenos Aires hosted its annual Independence Day bash.
Members of the American group in Argentina, civil society teams, enterprise leaders, ambassadors, judges, senators, nationwide deputies and members of the Armed Forces have been joined by ministers Patricia Bullrich (Safety), Mario Lugones (Well being), Mariano Cúneo Libarona (Justice), Guillermo Francos (Cupboard Chief) on the celebration
Financial system Minister Luis Caputo was accompanied by his spouse and a few of his closest allies in authorities, not least Finance Secretary Pablo Quirno, who appeared to be in good spirits.
However the determine that drew the attention of journalists current was the looks of presidential spin physician Santiago Caputo. President Javier Milei’s high advisor retains a comparatively low profile and isn’t identified for his love of the cameras – his presence at such a public occasion ensured he was intently noticed.
Additionally out in giant numbers have been a few of PRO and La Libertad Avanza’s most high-profile lawmakers, together with Fernando Iglesias, Bertie Benegas Lynch and José Luis Espert.
One other notable attendee was Grupo Clarín CEO Héctor Magnett, making a uncommon public look.
With the ambassador’s submit at present vacant (no arrival date but for nominee Peter Lamelas), Fees d’Affaires Abigail Dressel hosted the occasion – one in every of her ultimate public features earlier than her mission in Argentina ends.
In her speech, Dressel welcomed these current and defined the celebration’s theme – “The Nice American Street Journey” – a selection she mentioned was consultant of “the spirit of journey, group, and independence that unite” the 2 nations.
Dressel, who was launched by TV host Iván de Pineda, hailed the “distinctive second of alignment” between US President Donald Trump and Argentina’s President Javier Milei and praised the financial reforms carried out by the federal government, which she mentioned had paved the way in which for “new alternatives for firms from each nations.”
Highlighting the excessive variety of commerce missions and top-level US officers to Argentina, Dressel talked up the “potential of the commerce relationship” and advances in key sectors like oil, fuel, and important minerals, amongst others.
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