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Argentina's Milei Leaves For Israel And To Meet Pope At Vatican

Milei has presented himself politically as an ally to Israel, and has said he is open to moving Argentina's embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem (Credit: AFP)

Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei left Monday on a trip to Israel, which he sees as a key ally, and the Vatican where he will meet with Pope Francis.

The 53-year-old Milei, an outsider who rode a wave of fury against Argentina's traditional parties to win power, left on a commercial flight accompanied by his sister Karina, who is his closest aide, and Foreign Minister Diana Mondino.

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