# Peter Lamelas > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Peter_Lamelas > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Peter_Lamelas.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Lamelas > Source revision: 1350858597 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) American diplomat Peter Lamelas Official portrait, 2025 53rd United States Ambassador to Argentina Incumbent Assumed office November 4, 2025[1] President Donald Trump Preceded by Marc Stanley Personal details Born December 1958 (age 67) Cuba Education Universidad Central del Este (MD) Nova Southeastern University (MBA) **Peter Lamelas** (born December 1958) is a [Cuban-American](/source/Cuban_Americans) diplomat, physician, and entrepreneur who has served as the [United States ambassador to Argentina](/source/List_of_ambassadors_of_the_United_States_to_Argentina) since 2025. He is a major donor to the [Republican Party](/source/Republican_Party_(United_States)) donating over $600,000 to Republicans in the [2024 United States presidential election](/source/2024_United_States_presidential_election).[2] Lamelas is also the founder and former CEO of MD Now Urgent Care, an urgent care network in Florida.[3][4][5] ## Early life and education Peter Lamelas was born in [Cuba](/source/Cuba) and immigrated to the United States as a child with his family.[6] Lamelas pursued higher education in medicine, earning an M.D. from [Universidad Central del Este](/source/Universidad_Central_del_Este) and later completing an M.B.A. at [Nova Southeastern University](/source/Nova_Southeastern_University).[3][5] ## Early career Lamelas is the founder and former CEO of MD Now Urgent Care, which he expanded into one of Florida's largest urgent care networks. Under his leadership, the company partnered with two private equity firms and became a leading healthcare provider in the nation. He also serves as a Board Advisor to MD Now and has over 20 years of experience in emergency medicine and emergency medical services.[3][5] In addition to his entrepreneurial activities, Lamelas has been actively involved in medical governance. He served on the Florida Board of Medicine, appointed by then-governor [Jeb Bush](/source/Jeb_Bush), and was a member of the board of directors for the [Urgent Care Association of America](/source/Urgent_Care_Association_of_America). He has also contributed to community service through various non-profit organizations in [South Florida](/source/South_Florida).[3][5] ### Political appointments During Donald Trump's first presidential term, Lamelas was appointed to the [Department of Justice](/source/United_States_Department_of_Justice)'s Medal of Valor Review board, which honors first responders for acts of extraordinary valor.[3][4] ## United States ambassador to Argentina (2025–present) On December 11, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced he would nominate Lamelas as the [United States ambassador to Argentina](/source/List_of_ambassadors_of_the_United_States_to_Argentina). Trump's nomination emphasized Lamelas's medical and business credentials, as well as his personal story as a Cuban refugee. Trump described him as "a physician, philanthropist, and an incredible businessman".[3][4] Lamelas has already engaged diplomatically with Argentina's leadership, having met President [Javier Milei](/source/Javier_Milei) during Milei's visit to [Mar-a-Lago](/source/Mar-a-Lago) in November 2024.[3][4] Lamelas donated $250,000 to the [Second inauguration of Donald Trump](/source/Second_inauguration_of_Donald_Trump)[7] During his confirmation hearing in July 2025, Lamelas explained that his objectives were to make Argentina a “partner of choice” for the United States. In the context of the [rivalry](/source/Falkland_Islands_sovereignty_dispute) between Argentina and the United Kingdom over control of the [Falkland Islands](/source/Falkland_Islands), he reiterated the “neutrality” of the United States on this issue. Lamelas confirmed his intention to combat the influence of certain countries in Argentina, such as China and Venezuela. He also announced his support for the judicial proceedings against former President [Cristina Fernández de Kirchner](/source/Cristina_Fern%C3%A1ndez_de_Kirchner).[8] On September 18, 2025, Lamelas was confirmed by the [Senate](/source/United_States_Senate).[8] He presented his credentials to President [Javier Milei](/source/Javier_Milei) on November 4, 2025.[9] ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** [https://www.rionegro.com.ar/politica/javier-milei-se-reunio-con-el-embajador-peter-lamelas-en-casa-rosada-previo-a-su-viaje-a-estados-unidos-4360915/](https://www.rionegro.com.ar/politica/javier-milei-se-reunio-con-el-embajador-peter-lamelas-en-casa-rosada-previo-a-su-viaje-a-estados-unidos-4360915/) 1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["Florida's RNC presence takes shape"](https://www.politico.com/newsletters/florida-playbook/2024/07/11/floridas-rnc-presence-takes-shape-00167521). *POLITICO*. 2024-07-11. Retrieved 2026-01-08. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:0_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:0_3-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:0_3-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-:0_3-3) [***e***](#cite_ref-:0_3-4) [***f***](#cite_ref-:0_3-5) [***g***](#cite_ref-:0_3-6) ["Trump names Peter Lamelas as next US ambassador to Argentina"](https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/world/trump-names-peter-lamelas-as-next-us-ambassador-to-argentina.phtml). *[Buenos Aires Times](/source/Buenos_Aires_Times)*. December 13, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2024. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:2_4-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:2_4-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:2_4-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-:2_4-3) Herald, Buenos Aires (December 12, 2024). ["Trump announces Peter Lamelas will be US ambassador to Argentina"](https://buenosairesherald.com/world/international-relations/trump-announces-peter-lamelas-will-be-us-ambassador-to-argentina). *[Buenos Aires Herald](/source/Buenos_Aires_Herald)*. Retrieved December 26, 2024. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-:3_5-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-:3_5-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-:3_5-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-:3_5-3) ["Peter Lamelas | Legacy Ventures"](https://legacyv.com/team/peter-lamelas/). *legacyv.com*. February 15, 2019. Retrieved December 26, 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Castro, Manuela; Español, C. N. N. (December 12, 2024). ["Quién es Peter Lamelas, el embajador designado por Donald Trump para Argentina"](https://cnnespanol.cnn.com/2024/12/12/argentina/peter-lamelas-embajador-trump-argentina-orix). *CNN* (in Spanish). Retrieved December 27, 2024. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Meet the top donors to Trump's $239 million inauguration fund"](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/interactive/2025/trump-inauguration-donors-list/). *The Washington Post*. 2025-05-09. Retrieved 2026-01-08. 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Lemas_Herald_8-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Lemas_Herald_8-1) ["US Senate confirms Peter Lamelas as ambassador to Argentina"](https://buenosairesherald.com/politics/us-senate-confirms-peter-lamelas-as-ambassador-to-argentina). *[Buenos Aires Herald](/source/Buenos_Aires_Herald)*. September 19, 2025. Retrieved September 21, 2025. 1. **[^](#cite_ref-9)** [https://elpais.com/argentina/2025-11-05/milei-recibe-a-peter-lamelas-el-embajador-enviado-por-trump-para-limitar-la-influencia-de-china.html?outputType=amp](https://elpais.com/argentina/2025-11-05/milei-recibe-a-peter-lamelas-el-embajador-enviado-por-trump-para-limitar-la-influencia-de-china.html?outputType=amp) v t e United States ambassadors to Argentina Chargé d'Affaires Rodney Forbes Baylies Brent Harris Pendleton Minister Resident Peden Yancey Cushman Palmer Kirk Asboth Worthington Kirk White Osborn Hanna Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary Hanna Pitkin Buchanan Lord Barrett Beaupre Eddy Sherrill Garrett Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Stimson Riddle Jay Bliss Weddell Armour Braden Messersmith Bruce Griffis Bunker Nufer Beaulac Rubottom McClintock Martin Burgess Lodge Hill Castro Shlaudeman Ortiz Gildred Todman Cheek Godard (a.i.) Rocha (a.i.) Walsh Gutierrez Wayne Martínez Mamet Prado Carlson (a.i.) Stanley Lamelas v t e Current United States ambassadors to Latin America Argentina: Peter Lamelas Bolivia: Debra Hevia (acting) Brazil: Gabriel Escobar (acting) Chile: Brandon Judd Colombia: John McNamara (acting) Costa Rica: Melinda Hildebrand Cuba: Mike Hammer (acting) Dominican Republic: Leah Campos Ecuador: Lawrence Petroni (acting) El Salvador: Naomi Fellows (acting) Guatemala: John M. Barrett (acting) Honduras: Colleen A. Hoey (acting) Mexico: Ronald D. Johnson Nicaragua: Elias Baumann (acting) Panama: Kevin Marino Cabrera Paraguay: Robert Alter (acting) Peru: Bernardo Navarro Uruguay: Lou Rinaldi Venezuela: Laura Farnsworth Dogu (acting) Organization of American States: Leandro Rizzuto Jr. --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Peter Lamelas](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Lamelas) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Lamelas?action=history)). 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