Early Life and Education
Mario Lubetkin was born in Uruguay and built an extensive international career in journalism, communications, and multilateral diplomacy. He pursued studies in international relations and social communication, later becoming widely recognized for his expertise in global development issues, food security, and multilateral negotiation.
International Career
Lubetkin spent decades working with international organizations and news agencies. He notably served as the Director-General of the international news agency Inter Press Service (IPS) from 2002 to 2014, championing reporting on global development and civil society. Following his work with IPS, he joined the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, where he served in key leadership positions including Director of Communications, Chef de Cabinet, and ultimately Assistant Director-General and Regional Representative for Latin America and the Caribbean.
Diplomatic Role and Policies
On March 1, 2025, Mario Lubetkin assumed office as the Minister of Foreign Relations of Uruguay in the cabinet of President Yamandú Orsi. As the head of the Chancellery (Palacio Santos), his policy focus includes strengthening regional integration mechanisms, revitalizing Mercosur negotiations, facilitating trade partnerships with major global partners such as the European Union and China, and advancing multilateral cooperation on sustainable development and global climate challenges.
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