The draft resolution highlighted the “commitment to achieve gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls” in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, which President Javier Milei specifically lambasted in his debut General Assembly speech in September. The surprising dissension is the latest in a series of departures from the country’s historical diplomatic stances this week. On Monday, Argentina was the only country to reject the Rights of Indigenous Peoples resolution aimed at preserving their spiritual beliefs, ancestral knowledge, and languages. Former Foreign Minister Diana Mondino was ousted two weeks ago following a UN vote in favor of Cuba. voted in favor of Thursday’s resolution).

Source: Bueno Aires Herald November 15, 2024 06:22 UTC