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Milei Appoints Quirno as Foreign Minister Amid Economic Shift

10/25/2025

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President Javier Milei appointed Pablo Quirno, Finance Secretary, as Foreign Minister, effective October 27, after Gerardo Werthein's resignation.
The move signals a shift toward economic diplomacy.
It aims to strengthen ties between the Economy Ministry and the Foreign Ministry.
Quirno is a close ally of Economy Minister Luis Caputo and has 17 years at JP Morgan.
The reshuffle comes ahead of midterm elections that may affect Milei's reform agenda.

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President Javier Milei appointed Pablo Quirno, Finance Secretary, as Foreign Minister, effective October 27, after Gerardo Werthein's resignation.
The move signals a shift toward economic diplomacy.
It aims to strengthen ties between the Economy Ministry and the Foreign Ministry.
Quirno is a close ally of Economy Minister Luis Caputo and has 17 years at JP Morgan.
The reshuffle comes ahead of midterm elections that may affect Milei's reform agenda.