The government of Javier Milei formalized this Thursday the appointment of Fernando Iglesias as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Kingdom of Belgiumthrough the Decree 6/2026 published in the Official Gazette. The appointment was made “in committee”, taking advantage of the legislative recess of the Senateafter obtaining the please style of belgian government. Iglesias, former deputy of the PRO and a key ally of Milei, had been proposed last November and stands out for his career in the Foreign Relations Commission of the Chamber of Deputies.
The news sparked controversy on networks. The lawyer and journalist Natalia Volosin criticized the appointment x: “The volleyball teacher Fernando Iglesias appointed in commission as ambassador in Belgium. Without agreement of the Senate taking advantage of the legislative recess. In other words, without appropriateness, out of the window and to the detriment of career diplomats. Don’t study, children. “It’s a trap.”
Iglesias, known for his past as a volleyball player and his confrontational style on social networks, responded directly: “Among my five tertiary titles I am master in International Relations with specialization in Europe and Latin America of the University of Bologna. Do you still say that I lack that degree and any other university degree? You accuse me of usurpation of titles, therefore? I would appreciate your clarification, so I include your statements in the case.”
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The crossing revives the nickname “volleyball teacher” that Iglesias carries due to his training in high performance sports and his career as a volleyball player in Italy. The former deputy, master’s degree cum laude at the University of Bologna and professor in several study housesthreatened legal action for what he considers an accusation of forgery in securities.
Of the Congress to Brussels, Iglesias assumes a key position in the midst of the negotiation of the Mercosur–European Union agreement, but his political appointment once again raises questions about the diplomatic career.
