Peter Lamelas is a Cuban-American physician, entrepreneur, and diplomat who has been nominated as the United States ambassador to Argentina by President-elect Donald Trump.
[1][2][3] Peter Lamelas was born in Cuba and immigrated to the United States as a child with his family to escape the communist regime.
[1][2] On December 11, 2024, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump announced that Lamelas would serve as the United States ambassador to Argentina.
He has publicly praised Milei's efforts to implement bold economic reforms aimed at reducing deficits and curbing inflation.
He has described socialism as "inefficient, cruel, and deceitful," emphasizing the importance of economic freedom and limited government for national development.