Why Trump ruled out meeting Orsi during the World Cup? The U.S. president's proposed venue

A potential meeting between Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi and U.S. President Donald Trump is in the works, though scheduling remains a key factor. Uruguayan Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin confirmed that the meeting is a matter of "agendas" and explained why Trump rejected the idea of convening during the World Cup in Miami.

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We thought we could connect it to the World Cup. They could meet in Miami, but Trump is fixed on another business related to the World Cup.

According to Lubetkin, Trump has a "fixed" business engagement related to the World Cup that prevents a meeting in Miami. The U.S. president believes the meeting should take place in Washington. "We thought we could connect it to the World Cup. They could meet in Miami, but Trump is fixed on another business related to the World Cup," the minister stated in an interview with Desayunos Informales (Canal 12).

Lubetkin assured that communication between the embassies and the State Department is ongoing. The agenda for the presidential meeting is expected to center on furthering strategic areas of the bilateral relationship. Additionally, the first Uruguay Day in Miami is scheduled for June 17, coinciding with Uruguay's World Cup debut, aimed at promoting Uruguayan products.

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He considers that the meeting has to be in Washington.

The minister also addressed a recent controversy surrounding the purchase of a vehicle for Orsi's inauguration. Lubetkin clarified that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was involved in selecting an electric vehicle to symbolize a shift towards renewable energy. He explained that the chosen vehicle, a specific model of electric SUV, was selected due to time constraints and the need for comfort for the president and vice president, dismissing claims that the president influenced the choice.

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We wanted to make a distinction with a car that did not have to be a historic car. We wanted to make a noted change with the process towards renewable energy, with an electric car.