The event took place at 4 PM at the Convention and Events Center of the Parque del Conocimiento in the city of Posadas, and was led by three war veterans from the Institution.
Among the speakers was Prefecto Mayor (RE) Osvaldo Aguirre, head of the Malvinas War Veterans Department, who served as first officer of the patrol boat GC-82 Islas Malvinas and was taken prisoner during the conflict. Also participating were Ayudante Mayor (RE) Marcirio De los Santos, who served as helmsman of the same patrol boat, and Ayudante Mayor (RE) José Raúl Ibáñez, engineer of the patrol boat GC-83 Río Iguazú, distinguished with Argentina's highest military decoration, the Cruz de la Nación Argentina al Heroico Valor en Combate.
The gathering was attended by the Director of the Northern Region, Prefecto General Juan Carlos Ramírez; the Prefecto de Zona Alto Paraná, Prefecto Mayor Rubén Farrus; representatives of the provincial and municipal governments; authorities from the Directorate of Veterans of Misiones province; war veterans from different forces; members of the Armed Forces and security forces; representatives of the Naval Area Command and the Prefectura de Zona Itapúa of the Republic of Paraguay; authorities from the Port Authority Posadas-Santa Ana, the Asociación Mutual Sanitaria Alto Paraná and nautical clubs; the director of School N.º 57 Andrés Guacurarí, sponsored by the Institution, and retired personnel, among other guests.
During the day, the veterans shared their experiences, values, and conveyed the profound sense of belonging and unbreakable love for their homeland that marked their participation in the South Atlantic conflict.
The visit and activity, which concluded in an atmosphere of deep respect and emotion with the presentation of gifts in homage to the heroes of Malvinas, were declared of Provincial Interest by the Chamber of Representatives of Misiones province.
