Uruguay’s foreign minister Ernesto Talvi resigns

Uruguay’s foreign minister Ernesto Talvi announced that his resignation.

Uruguay’s foreign minister announced his resignation letter to President Luis Lacalle Pou on his Twitter account.

Talvi said he had intended to remain as minister until the end of the year, to preside over the country’s rotating presidency of the Mercosur regional bloc.

“I understand, however, that the timings in the cabinet are set by the President of the Republic. I hereby tender my resignation.”

Local media reported that Ernesto Talvi to be replaced by Francisco Bustillo, who is currently ambassador to Spain