Argentina revives Independence Day military parade

(9 Jul 2024)
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Buenos Aires, Argentina - 9 July 2024
1. Argentinean President Javier Milei gestures in support of Argentine Armed Forces tanks; Vice President, Victoria Villarruel, dressed in red, at his side
2. Tanks parading
3. Soldiers driving an Argentine Armed Forces tank
4. Soldiers during parade
5. Parade spectators shout to soldiers UPSOUND (Spanish): “Thank you Heroes, Thank you!”
6. War veteran Alberto Miniones parades with his fellow veterans from the Falklands War (a conflict between Argentina and Great Britain over the Falkland Islands, known as the Islas Malvinas in Argentina)
7. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Alberto Miniones, 65, Lieutenant Colonel, War Veteran:
“It was a vindicatory act and a purpose for all Argentinians to unite. I am very grateful for the people’s salute and this tribute to war veterans after being hidden for some time.”
8. Female soldiers parade while singing UPSOUND (Spanish): “Shining with its sun, their flag”
9. Regiment of Argentine Patricios parading
10. Parade spectators shout to soldiers UPSOUND (Spanish): “Let’s go!”
11. Veteran cries while saluting the crowd
12. Veterans from the Falklands War (conflict between Argentina and Great Britain over the Falkland Islands, known as the Islas Malvinas in Argentina) parading
13. Military band playing military music
14. Various shots of special forces soldiers parading
15. Parade spectators on building balconies with Argentine flags
16. Parade spectators shout to soldiers UPSOUND (Spanish): “Well done, Bravo!”
17. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Ana Irazusta, 75, retiree:
“It is a terrific emotion. I couldn’t, I didn’t sleep all night.”
18. Spectators watching the military parade
19. Military musicians parading
20. Parade of soldiers UPSOUND (Spanish): “Wearing the historic uniform, the Argentine Air Force.”
21. Argentine flags at the military parade
STORYLINE:
Argentina resumed on Tuesday its Independence Day military parade, a tradition last held in 2019.
The event, led by President Javier Milei, featured around 7,000 military and security personnel, including Army and Air Force units, tanks, and aircraft.
The parade showcased a significant display of military power over a 4.5-kilometer (2.7-mile) route.
Citizens were encouraged to attend with Argentine flags.
The parade included 350 horses, tanks, jeeps, trucks, 62 aircraft, and 5 Navy ships.
This year's parade, deemed one of the most significant in recent years, also featured veterans of the Falklands War, a conflict between Argentina and Great Britain over the Falkland Islands, known as the Islas Malvinas in Argentina.
The resumption of the military parade on Independence Day is part of Javier Milei's government plan to support and revalue the country's defense forces, which he believes have been undervalued in recent years.
AP Video shot by Pablo Barrera
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[@dieeze3186]

Excellent, we must return to our traditions

[@Revolution1975]

Well this isn't sinister at all!