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Argentina Withdraws From COP 29

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From COP 29 Live Blog - So from the diplomatic backchannels, we are just learning that Argentina has officially withdrawn from COP 29. The move, confirmed by Argentina’s Undersecretary for the Environment Ana Lamas in a press gaggle, comes after direct instructions from the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Lamas, the highest-ranking climate and environmental official in the country following President Javier Milei’s recent downgrading of the Ministry of Environment, confirmed the decision to halt participation. When asked about the implications for Argentina’s stance on the Paris Agreement, Lamas declined to comment directly, leaving uncertainty about whether the country plans to formally exit the landmark climate accord. "It’s true. We have instructions from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to no longer participate. That’s all I can tell you," Lamas said in a brief statement.

Milei, a controversial far-right leader, has previously dismissed the climate crisis as a "socialist lie" and threatened to withdraw from the Paris Agreement during his presidential campaign. However, despite these statements, he has since walked back on a complete exit, leaving room for speculation on Argentina’s future climate commitments.

In the broader context, Milei’s administration appears to be aligning with more populist and climate-skeptical rhetoric. Just yesterday, Milei held a call with incoming U.S. President Donald Trump, after which a spokesperson for Milei confirmed that Trump referred to him as his "favourite president."

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