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U.S.-Argentina military training in Tierra del Fuego

Overview

The Argentine Navy confirmed that U.S. Marine Corps personnel are participating in a training exchange in Tierra del Fuego and Ushuaia. Running from September 8 to September 22, the program is described as an “exchange of experts in cold climates” involving the Argentine Marine Infantry Battalion No. 4 (BIM 4). Training focuses on survival and mobility in extreme cold and mountainous terrain, utilizing techniques such as alpine skiing, rope maneuvers, and the use of crampons and snowshoes.

While the Navy maintains these bilateral maneuvers have been part of a cooperation framework since 2017, the deployment has faced political scrutiny. Local officials, including the Mayor of Río Grande, have expressed concern regarding the legal basis for the presence of foreign troops. Specifically, questions have been raised about whether the activities comply with Article 75, Clause 28 of the Argentine Constitution, which requires Congressional authorization for the entry of foreign military forces. Additionally, while official reports describe a small group of instructors, some observations noted larger contingents of 20 to 30 personnel arriving at the Ushuaia international airport with tactical gear.

Entities

Argentine Navy · Ushuaia · United States Marine Corps · Marine Infantry Battalion No. 4 · Martín Pérez

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    U.S. Marines conduct cold-weather training in Ushuaia, Argentina

    U.S. Marines are conducting cold-weather training exercises with the Argentine Navy in Ushuaia, sparking political debate over the legal authorization for foreign military presence in the country.

  2. 6 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 8 sources
    U.S. Marines deploy to Tierra del Fuego for cold-weather training

    The Argentine Navy confirmed U.S. Marines are conducting cold-weather survival training in Tierra del Fuego, prompting local officials to question if the deployment has required Congressional authorization.

Sources

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