The head of the United States Southern Command will arrive in Argentina next week.

Admiral Alvin Holsey, commander of the United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), who replaced Laura Richardson, will arrive in Argentina next week for a three-day official visit, during which he will hold meetings with representatives of Javier Milei's Government and the Armed Forces, according to the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires.

It will be the first time Admiral Holsey visits the country since he took leadership of SOUTHCOM in November 2024, with the aim of strengthening the strategic alliance between both nations. His itinerary in the Argentine capital includes meetings with the Minister of Defense, Luis Petri, and the Chief of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of the Armed Forces, General Xavier Isaac, among other authorities.

The focus of the meetings will be on deepening bilateral military collaboration, with special attention to regional security and shared interests. During his stay in Argentina, Holsey will also travel to Ushuaia, where he will tour the naval base to learn about military operations in the southern area and the key role of that unit in protecting essential maritime routes for global trade.

The Embassy emphasized that this visit represents the "lasting commitment" of the United States to strengthening the bond with Argentina. Both countries share more than two centuries of diplomatic relations and have developed ties in defense, economy, culture, and the defense of democratic values. For Washington, Argentina is a reliable ally in promoting regional security and joint development.

Holsey's arrival represents a new gesture of support from President Donald Trump toward Milei's Argentina, in line with recent statements by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who stated to a group of investors that the Republican administration would be willing to provide the Argentine government with a direct credit line if a global impact event endangered Milei's economic plan.

"If Argentina needs it, in the event of an external shock and if Milei stays the course, we would be willing to use the ESF," Bessent said, referring to the U.S. Treasury's financial instrument. His words were spoken during a private meeting with investors organized by JP Morgan in Washington, according to Bloomberg.

The previous Monday, Bessent visited Buenos Aires, during which he met with President Javier Milei and the Minister of Economy, Luis "Toto" Caputo. He also attended a lunch with private sector businessmen.

In all his interventions, he expressed his support for the economic course adopted by the libertarian government. His visit to Argentina coincided with the start of a new stage of the economic program and came shortly after the announcement of the new agreement with the International Monetary Fund.