Argentina’s New Defense Minister Sparks Controversy Amid Legacy of Military Dictatorship

In a move that sets off alarm bells far beyond Argentina’s borders, President Javier Milei swore in Lieutenant General Carlos Alberto Presti as the new Minister of Defense—marking the first time since the brutal military dictatorship (1976-1983) that a uniformed officer has taken this civilian post. This decision is not just a national issue; it signals dangerous trends that could undermine democratic sovereignty across the hemisphere. Is Argentina Repeating History Under the Guise of National Security? Presti's appointment has ignited fierce debate at home and abroad. His legacy is inseparable from darker times: his father, Roque Presti, was implicated and...