# Lamelas: US Support Beyond 2027 Depends on Argentina’s Move to the Right

> US ambassador says Trump administration will fund Argentina’s projects beyond 2027 if government stays right-wing.
- Title: Lamelas: US Support Beyond 2027 Depends on Argentina’s Move…
- Summary: US ambassador says Trump administration will fund Argentina’s projects beyond 2027 if government stays right-wing. US ambassador Peter Lamelas states Trump…
- Keywords: peter lamelas, javier milei, argentina, trade, energy, mining, infrastructure, vaca muerta, us$20 billion, us$7 billion, election, Lamelas
- Source: Buenos Aires Times — https://batimes.com.ar/news/economy/lamelas-us-support-beyond-2027-depends-on-argentinas-move-to-the-right.phtml
- Published: 2026-10-21T16:05:22+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: peter lamelas, javier milei, us, argentina, trade, energy, mining, infrastructure, vaca muerta, us$20 billion, us$7 billion, election
## US Ambassador Peter Lamelas
US ambassador to Argentina Peter Lamelas said Trump administration would continue financial support for investment projects under President Javier Milei’s government beyond 2027 if Argentina keeps moving 'to the right'.
## US Evaluating Projects
Lamelas said US is evaluating further projects in Argentina’s energy, mining and infrastructure sectors that could mobilise up to us$20 billion.
## 2027 Election Deadline
Lamelas stated US support beyond 2027 depends on Argentina moving rightward before the presidential election in the second half of next year.
## Vaca Muerta Focus
Lamelas highlighted potential projects linked to hydrocarbon production and exports, particularly developments associated with Vaca Muerta.
## Key takeaway

US ambassador Peter Lamelas states Trump administration will continue financial support for Argentina beyond 2027 if the country moves further right.