Benjamín León Jr. Sworn in as US Ambassador to Spain and Andorra
Spanish-Cuban national Benjamín León Jr.
Key Points
- Oath administered by Secretary of State Marco Rubio at US Department of State.
- Succeeds predecessor, strengthening US ties in economics, security, and culture.
- Plans to arrive in Spain soon and meet King Felipe VI.
- Represents US in Spain and Andorra amid robust bilateral relations.
Benjamín León Jr., a Spanish-Cuban national, took the oath of office yesterday as the new United States ambassador to Spain and Andorra. The ceremony occurred at the US Department of State, led by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
This formal step marks León Jr.'s official start in representing US interests in both nations. The appointment bolsters American diplomatic footing across the Iberian Peninsula and the Principality, against a backdrop of strong bilateral links in economics, security, global cooperation, and cultural ties.
He succeeds his predecessor at the diplomatic mission's helm. After finalizing required protocols, León Jr. plans to arrive at his posting in the weeks ahead. In Spain, he will also be received by King Felipe VI.
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