The presentation of the F-16 in it Río Cuarto material area Not only did it represent a strategic leap for national defense, but it also revealed a political gesture that resonated in Córdoba. As reported strut, no provincial or municipal authority was invited by national government for the ceremony led by Javier Mileiwhich led to a scene as symbolic as it was eloquent: institutional references following the event from outside the premisesmixed with the neighbors.
But far from escalating the conflict, the authorities consulted mitigated the situation. The Deputy Governor Myrian Prunottothe brand new provisional president of the legislature and former mayor of Río Cuarto, Juan Manuel Llamosasand the mayor of The fig trees, Gianfranco LuchessiThey agreed that exclusion does not change institutional relations and that they preferred to live the moment “among the people.”
The meeting point was Las Higueras Municipal Corrala room set up by the community for viewing aircraft. Neighbors, officials and aviation activists gathered there as the skies marked the formal entry of the Danish fighter jets that will make up the plane Argentine Air Force.
Milei presented the F-16 and made it the flag of his military narrative
Libertarians and military
The three leaders stressed that the societal expectation of the landing of the F-16s transcends any political gesture and stressed the symbolic value that the arrival of the aircraft has for the southern province, where aviation is part of the local identity.
Despite the secrecy of the national government regarding the criteria for the call, in Córdoba they interpret the decision as another chapter in the cold bond between the libertarian administration and the provinces, without, however, escalating to the category of conflict. For Luchessi, it was all about the neighbors being able to enjoy the show: “It is important that the community lives this historic event“, he remarked.
The event, broadcast by official broadcasters, featured the president with Air Force leadership and U.S. envoys. From Córdoba, the political message was left outside the material realm: the authorities followed the first flight without invitationbut in front of the eyes of the citizens who wanted to capture the moment.