Javier Milei He has publicly supported the construction of a fence on the Argentine side of the border with Bolivia, qualifying the measure as “excellent.” This initiative has generated an intense debate in both Argentina and Bolivia, with opinions divided on its effectiveness and implications for bilateral relations and security in the region.
The construction of the wiring to which Javier Milei He was approved by the governor of Salta, Gustavo Sáenz, as part of the Güemes Plan, a comprehensive strategy to combat drug trafficking, smuggling and trafficking in persons on the northern border of Argentina.
According to Sáenz, the main objective of the fence is to strengthen security in the region and control the flow of people and goods through the border. The Güemes Plan, presented last December by the Minister of National Security, Patricia Bullrich, includes the deployment of federal and provincial forces, as well as the implementation of more rigorous controls in the border crossings.
The construction of the 200 meter wiring in the town of Aguas Blancas, which limits with the Bolivian Bermejo, is one of the key measures of this plan. The support of Milei To the construction of the fence has been received with criticism and support in equal extent.
In Argentina, some sectors see the measure as a necessary solution to combat drug trafficking and improve security in the region. Milei He praised the work of Governor Sáenz and Ministers Bullrich and Sandra Pettovello, highlighting their commitment to security and assistance to local communities.
However, in Bolivia, the measure has been received with concern and rejection. The Bolivian government has denounced that the construction of the fence violates principles of international law and affects the relations of good neighborhood between the two countries.
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The Bolivian Foreign Ministry has requested formal communication with its Argentine couple to discuss the matter and seek a diplomatic solution. The construction of the fence on the border between Argentina and Bolivia has significant implications for the safety and economy of the region.
On the one hand, the measure is expected to help reduce drug trafficking and smuggling, improving security in border communities. The minister Bullrich He pointed out that Aguas Blancas is one of the highest cocaine entry points to the country, and that the fence is a necessary measure to control this situation.
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