The presence of US military personnel and officials in Tierra del Fuego and the interest in establishing a naval base in Ushuaia not only constitutes a military strategy of a foreign power , but also results in a definitive loss of sovereignty in a geostrategic territory.
The US government aims to have a supply and operating point for its nuclear submarines. Therefore, it is seeking to participate in the planning and construction of the aforementioned Integrated Naval Base , also known as the Antarctic Logistics Hub.
In this context, it is worth noting that the US is Britain's main ally in its encroachment on the South Atlantic . It has been conducting ongoing joint war exercises in the Malvina Islands for years, and even operated a US nuclear submarine alongside the Anglo-Saxon invaders in 2021.
Washington 's intention to establish a presence and capacity for action from Southern Patagonia with submarines and other naval units reveals a clear line of advance in its military expansion in the South Atlantic, a scenario that should seriously alarm Argentine society and all of Latin America.
For months, it has been known that negotiations between the national government and the U.S. are progressing toward the launch of the naval base in Ushuaia , intended not only to support logistical operations and maintenance of U.S. submarines , but also as a strategic pillar for controlling the region and extracting natural resources.
One of North America 's objectives is to prevent China and Russia from accessing the region or increasing their political and commercial relations . Another relevant aspect is the publicly expressed interest in natural resources , such as oil and fishing , as well as the desire to advance settlements in Antarctica.
Plans for the construction of the Logistics Hub with U.S. participation are reportedly ready , but a lack of funding , due to budgetary constraints in a context of economic and political crisis , is partially hindering the project's implementation.
However, the mere existence of these plans and the technical cooperation agreement already implies a transfer of sovereignty , which undermines Argentina's territorial integrity and history of claiming sovereignty over territories usurped by British colonialism.
Former Southern Command chief General Laura Richardson , in a public interview, acknowledged that the U.S. is seeking a presence in the region due to its proximity to the White Continent and its geostrategic value . She offered disturbing details: the intention is to prevent rival powers, particularly China and Russia, from expanding their influence in the region and to dominate access to the region's natural resources .
Thus, the US military presence , particularly through naval bases and operations, represents a further step toward consolidating technological and energy control whose ultimate goal is not only the protection of economic interests but also the imposition of a political order subordinate to Washington.
Historically, the US has used its influence to impose military bases and logistical support "agreements" in different parts of the world, limiting the sovereignty of host countries.
Argentina cannot afford to continue surrendering its territory and sovereignty to foreign interests, in a scenario where threats transcend the military and directly affect its integrity and sovereign claim to the Malvinas and Antarctic territories.
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