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Argentina Marks 8 Years Since ARA San Juan Tragedy With National and Naval Tributes

Government tributes coincide with a Mar del Plata ceremony led by senior Navy leadership.

Overview

  • The Casa Rosada used its X account to honor the 44, pledging “eternal recognition” and solidarity with their families.
  • A memorial at the Submarine Force Command Museum in Mar del Plata was presided over by Admiral Carlos María Allievi with families, veterans’ groups, and local officials in attendance.
  • Media coverage revisited the personal stories of the nine crew from Jujuy, underscoring the tragedy’s impact across regional communities.
  • The submarine was located on 17 November 2018 at 907 meters depth roughly 597 kilometers off Comodoro Rivadavia, anchoring the factual record of the loss.
  • The long-running pursuit of accountability remains part of the legacy, including judicial processing of senior naval officers and a 7‑million‑peso indemnity for Cabo Segundo Aníbal Tolaba’s family.