A faction of national lawmakers from the Unión por la Patria (UxP), spearheaded by Juan Marino, has filed an expanded request for the impeachment of President Javier Milei. They warn of the potential involvement of the Argentine military in a US-led military action against Cuba.
As reported by Noticias Argentinas, this action connects Milei's statements from the 29th Global Conference of the Milken Institute in Beverly Hills—where he asserted that the "freedom model" should encompass Cuba and Venezuela, the "last bastions of communism"—with threats made by President Donald Trump about potentially "taking control" of Cuba and the possibility of deploying the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln near Cuban shores.
The resolution proposal indicates a "tangible and verifiable risk" of Argentina materially collaborating in a potential assault on Cuba, citing Decree 264/2026, Milei's presence aboard the USS Nimitz, Argentina's operational integration with the US-led Multinational Staff, and Milei's previous public offer of "troops and resources."
Decree 264/2026, signed on April 17 without congressional approval, allowed US military personnel and equipment to enter Argentina for joint exercises, including PASSEX drills with the nuclear-powered USS Nimitz and the destroyer USS Gridley.
On April 30, Milei personally boarded the USS Nimitz off the coast of Necochea, while Argentine officers joined the Multinational Staff aboard the carrier, which operates under US command.
In earlier remarks, Milei spoke about a potential intervention in Venezuela, stating, "I wouldn't call it an invasion; I would call it liberation (...) I agree with the US moving forward, and if they need my support, they will have it."
The project emphasizes that "this risk makes it imperative to exercise legislative oversight through impeachment before irreversible institutional actions are taken."
Marino also expressed concern in radio interviews, noting that "the majority of Argentine politics is not discussing" Milei's actions related to "Trump's war," which involve publicly endorsing it and engaging in military exercises with the US without congressional approval.
Regional dynamics amplify opposition worries. Trump declared on May 1 during a private dinner in West Palm Beach that the US would "take control" of Cuba "almost immediately" after concluding operations in Iran, reiterating on May 5 that "it would be an honor to liberate Cuba."
Simultaneously, Operation Southern Spear—initiated in September 2025—allocated $3 billion in military resources in the Caribbean, including surveillance drones flying over Cuba.
Argentina also participated in the Summit of the Shield of the Americas in March 2026, where Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that "Cuba is in its final moments."
The project is endorsed by lawmakers Pablo Todero, Lorena Pokoik, Sabrina Selva, Hilda Aguirre, Gabriela Pedrali, and Jorge Araujo Hernández.
The initiative concludes with a fundamental constitutional argument: "Issues of war and peace are not within the President's personal discretion; they are constitutionally regulated matters subject to the oversight of the National Congress."
Key Concerns About Argentina's Involvement in Cuban Intervention
What is the main concern of the lawmakers regarding Argentina's potential involvement in Cuba?
Lawmakers are primarily concerned about the risk of Argentina becoming materially involved in a US-led military action against Cuba, which they believe should be subject to legislative oversight rather than presidential discretion.
What actions have contributed to the impeachment request against President Milei?
The impeachment request is linked to Milei's statements supporting military action against Cuba and Venezuela, his boarding of the USS Nimitz, and the signing of Decree 264/2026 allowing US military exercises in Argentina without Congressional approval.
How does the regional context affect the situation?
The regional context, including statements from Donald Trump about taking control of Cuba and the deployment of substantial US military resources in the Caribbean, heightens opposition concerns about Argentina's involvement.