He President Javier Milei This Thursday, he led an event at the Military College of the Nation where he paid tribute to the three members of the federal armed forces who died this week, including her Soldier Rodrigo Andrés Gómezfound dead in a guardhouse in Quinta de Olivos on Tuesday. Accompanied by a festive atmosphere, the ceremony took place as part of the Handing over sabers and medals to officers the promotion of the Army, Navy and Air Force in 2025 and had a strong institutional tone and recognition of the role of national armed forces.
At the beginning of his speech, the President bluntly said: Special mention goes to the troops who died: “I would like to remember the two members of the army and the gendarmerie who unfortunately lost their lives this week,” he told the graduates and authorities present. Furthermore, Milei claimed that each of them “From his place he served the nation and all Argentines” and reiterated that his government will accompany families in everything they need, in a gesture intended to convey closeness, official support and lasting institutional commitment.
There the event took place in a sensitive context, coupled with the institutional repercussions that the death of the soldier caused in the presidential residence. Although he did not elaborate on the investigation, his public mention marked the first direct reference to the case at an official event, amid a case still undergoing judicial analysis.
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The meeting was marked by a strong message of reassurance from the armed forces, who insisted on the need for reconstruction Connection between civil society and the military sectorand emphasized the state’s responsibility to ensure adequate conditions, equipment and political support. He reiterated one of the central ideas of his political speech: “A country can only be sovereign if it builds wealth and develops the ability to maintain that wealth.”
In addition, it had the presence of the highest civil and military authorities and was one of its protagonists Defense Minister Carlos Prestiwhich was particularly welcomed by the President. Throughout the day, the formal presentation of the saber, a symbol of military command, and the new officers’ oath of allegiance to the Constitution took place, an act Milei described as “a commitment that forever binds them to the nation“.
Throughout his message, the head of state emphasized the values that, in his opinion, should guide military behavior and also serve as an example for society as a whole. He spoke of order, courage and responsibility and linked these to the country’s economic and social development: “It is order and the courage to do the right thing, even when it is unpopular, that lead nations to the glory of growth and prosperity.”
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In the final section, he addressed the newly promoted lieutenants, midshipmen and ensigns directly. He called on them to take on the task of defending the country with commitment and assured them of institutional support throughout their careers: “From today on, dedicate yourself to the defense of Argentina. Our government will dedicate itself to your defense.” The event ended with the usual closing saying: “May God bless you, may the forces of heaven be with us and long live the fatherland.”
Who found the body of soldier Rodrigo Gómez in Quinta de Olivos and how did the discovery come about?
The 21-year-old soldier Rodrigo Andrés Gómez was found dead in the early hours of Tuesday morning at one of the security checkpoints Olivo’s presidential estatewhere he was on guard. His discovery came after he stopped reporting during normal hours, a situation that caught the attention of his superiors.
According to the reconstructions, between 5:15 and 5:30 a.m., colleagues from the Cavalry Grenadier Regiment approached the position assigned to the soldier due to a lack of reaction. There they found Gómez’s body shot in the head and his service weapon next to him. The scene was immediately preserved for the work of experts.
In addition, the young man is originally from the province of Misiones and Member of the Chacabuco SquadronHe had been in presidential custody for a short time. At the crime scene was a Farewell letter to family members and comradesan item included in the court record. Some of his relatives became involved after identifying the body and writing a letter that provided relevant data for the investigation.
With the further development of the first ballistic and forensic report and based on the evidence collected at the crime scene, the The main hypothesis of the judiciary is that of suicide. However, authorities clarified that all measures will be carried out according to strict protocols and that no area of investigation has been ruled out.
Gómez’s body was transferred to the Buenos Aires city mortuary, where the autopsy will be performed to determine the exact identity Causes and circumstances of death. The investigation was now led by Federal Judge Sandra Arroyo Salgado, with the intervention of the Directorate of Federal Operational Units (DUOF) of San Isidro and the support of the Argentine Federal Police under the direct supervision of the Court.
In addition, in Corrientes there is the Chief Petty Officer Juan Pereira He was found dead in the barracks of the Monte Caseros army garrison, which is also being investigated as a possible suicide. In Santiago del Estero, however, it is Gendarme Diego Matías Kalilec21, was found hanging with a sheet in a case that shows signs of domestic violence and is still under judicial investigation.
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