defence & military Argentina’s Navy signs agreement with US to boost South Atlantic vigilance Today 17:07 Letter of intent signed this month aims at developing local capacities to patrol and control maritime spaces with a focus on illegal fishing.
SUBMARINE TRAGEDY ‘We’re still waiting’: Families of ARA San Juan disaster victims seek justice 05-03-2026 18:09 Relatives of the 44 sailors who died in the 2017 ARA San Juan submarine disaster hope the long-awaited proceedings in Río Gallegos will finally deliver justice.
HUMAN RIGHTS Human rights office could be moved from ex-ESMA on eve of 50th coup anniversary 25-02-2026 16:11 President Javier Milei’s government analysing moving Argentina’s Human Rights Department from ex-ESMA clandestine detention centre to offices of now defunct Women, Gender and Diversity Ministry; Move would take place in the same month as the 50th anniversary of the 1976 coup, according to reports.
MILITARY & DEFENCE Crisis in Armed Forces as poor salaries lead to exodus 30-08-2025 07:58 Some 2,200 members of the Armed Forces have resigned this year. The Navy has been hardest hit, with some receiving monthly pay-cheques below 600,000 pesos.
DEFENCE SPENDING Milei, Macron agree outline of deal for French submarines, vessels 28-11-2024 22:05 During French leader’s recent visit to Buenos Aires, Argentina’s President Javier Milei worked out the details of a deal with his counterpart Emmnauel Macron that will see Argentina purchase new vessels for its Navy.
BORDER ROW Argentina starts removing solar panels from Chilean border 18-06-2024 10:43 Chilean President Gabriel Boric pushes Argentina to act and remove solar panels at a southern military base that were erroneously installed on Chile’s side of border.