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Argentina Grants 2018-Retroactive Promotions to 21 Military Officers

The defense minister cast the move as redress for officers he says were sidelined for ideological reasons under Alberto Fernández.

Overview

  • The Ministry of Defense formalized promotions for 15 Army officers and six Navy officers with ranks restored effective 2018.
  • Luis Petri said the measure was taken "in the name of President Javier Milei" to return dignity and pride to the Armed Forces.
  • News reports listed the Army recipients by name, while the identities of the six Navy officers were not disclosed initially.
  • A ceremony marking the decision was held Wednesday in the San Martín Hall of the Libertador Building, according to official accounts.
  • Coverage highlighted that the announcement comes 26 days before the October 26 vote, placing it in an immediate electoral context.