Argüello appointed Ambassador to the United States

Jorge Argüello was appointed as the new Argentine Ambassador to the United States by President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Government sources said. Argüello, who currently represents Argentina before the United Nations, will replace Alfredo Chiaradia in Washington DC.

Foreign Minister Héctor Timerman has already contacted the US Department of State for Argüello's approval, a statement released by the Foreign Ministry assured.