Argentine Army reassigns military officer in Chubut

The Argentine Army has announced the reassignment of Major Gonzalo Domine, the second-in-command of the 3rd Cavalry Exploration Regiment in Esquel, Chubut. The move has sparked local speculation regarding potential political motivations following a visit by Vice President Victoria Villarruel to the region in January.

Local reports suggest Domine may have facilitated a flight for the Vice President to survey areas affected by forest fires after a request to the Ministry of Security was reportedly denied. However, the Army has officially denied these claims, stating that the aircraft used belonged to a different unit and that Domine had no role in organizing the flight.

The military institution maintains that the reassignment is a routine part of the Annual Personnel Program, designed to meet the organizational needs of various units. Officials emphasized that there is no mandatory minimum period of stay at a single post and that the movement is a standard administrative process.