The President of the Nation, Javier Milei, delivered a speech today at the Cuartel de Palermo to commemorate the creation of the Regimiento de Granaderos a Caballo, the military unit he has often expressed as his favorite.
The tribute took place at the historic barracks of Av. Luis María Campos 560, coinciding with the anniversary of the Regiment's founding, created by Lieutenant Colonel José de San Martín in 1812.
The Argentinian President did not use the occasion to address political agenda topics, such as negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), focusing exclusively on the recognition of the Granaderos.
The President's relationship with the Regiment has been close since the beginning of his administration. The unit escorted him to Congress for his opening speech of ordinary sessions, and already in October 2024, the Military Fanfare “Alto Perú” of the Granaderos had received him with honors at the Casa Rosada esplanade for his birthday, a gesture that deeply moved the leader.
During the ceremony, Milei greeted the authorities and members of the Regiment, reaffirming his admiration for the institution and its role in Argentine history. "We Argentinians feel proud of everything you represent," the leader stated during his speech.
Accompanying him was the Minister of Defense, Luis Petri, who had also expressed himself on social media days earlier.
