The Malvinas Veterans' Centre (CECIM) in La Plata rejected the restructuring of the National Council on Malvinas Affairs , convened by Foreign Minister Diana Mondino . In a statement, the CECIM denounced that this new composition of the council reflects a policy of "surrender" and denialism that undermines Argentine sovereignty over the South Atlantic.
They also denounce the exclusion of their representative, Ernesto Alonso , from the council without prior notice , in an attempt by the national government to silence critical voices .
In their statement, they reaffirmed their commitment to defending historical memory and Argentine sovereignty , assuring that “ we will not remain silent. We will continue to fight for the sovereign rights of our country over the Malvinas .”
Since Javier Milei came to power, CECIM has expressed concern about the Argentine government's silence in the face of provocations by the United Kingdom , including visits by senior British officials and military exercises in the region .
They say this silence is a sign of Britain's unwillingness to confront its violations of international law.
The former combatants stated that “ Chancellor Mondino maintains institutional/official silence in the face of provocations by the United Kingdom .”
One of the most critical points of the statement concerns the inclusion of controversial figures in the new council , such as Ambassador Fernando Petrella , who served as vice-chancellor during the government of Carlos Menem , and Adolfo Schweighofer , a war veteran who promotes a vision of “due obedience ” without having been directly involved in the conflict.
" The new composition of the Malvinas Council includes, among others, Ambassador Fernando Petrella, former vice-chancellor of Menem at the time of carnal relations and illegal arms sales ," highlights the CECIM.
In addition, the deputy María Fernanda Araujo has been criticized for her opposition to the process of identifying those who fell in Malvinas, which has generated indignation among the ex-combatants . The CECIM mentions that Araujo “ comes from a long militancy with sectors of the Carapintadas” and has been linked to figures questioned for their role in the recent history of the country .
