Argentina Decrees Transfer of Ambassador to Ministry of Foreign Affairs

The President of Argentina has decreed the transfer of Ambassador Arnaldo Tomás Ferrari from the Embassy in Morocco to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, effective December 1, 2026, according to Decree 448/2026 published on June 16, 2026. The move, outlined in the official document, cites “reasons of service” as the basis for the reassignment.

What is the legal basis for the transfer?

The decree references Argentina’s Ley del Servicio Exterior de la Nación N° 20.957 and its modifications, alongside Decreto N° 568/2024, which previously appointed Ferrari as Ambassador to Morocco. The Ministry of Foreign Relations, Commerce International, and Culture’s Directorate General of Legal Affairs reviewed the matter, per the document. The President’s authority for the transfer is grounded in Article 99, Inciso 7 of the Argentine Constitution, which grants executive powers over diplomatic appointments.

What are the financial implications of the transfer?

Expenses related to Ferrari’s reassignment will be covered by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ budget under Jurisdicción 35. The decree explicitly states that costs will be allocated from specific funding lines, though details about the scale of expenditures are not provided in the document.

Why is the ambassador being transferred?

The decree does not specify the exact reasons for Ferrari’s transfer, stating only that it is “atento a razones de servicio” (due to service considerations). Such reassignments are common in diplomatic corps to align personnel with strategic priorities, but no further details were included in the official text.

What happens next for the ambassador?

Ferrari, whose identification number is 12.410.995, is required to report to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by December 1, 2026. The decree mandates that the transfer be communicated to the National Official Register and archived, as per standard bureaucratic procedures.

Who signed the decree?

The document was signed by Pablo Quirno Magranee, the President of Argentina, on June 16, 2026. The decree’s publication marks the formalization of the transfer, which was first outlined in a 2024 decree appointing Ferrari as ambassador to Morocco.