The Government Authorized the Shooting Down of “Hostile Aircraft” During Pope Leo XIV’s Visit
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The measure shall apply from 8 to 11 November in two air zones; the Minister of Defence shall have the power to approve the use of force during that period.
Buenos Aires, 4 November (NA) — The national government announced a series of additional measures regarding aerospace protection in order to guarantee the safety of Pope Leon XIV, who will be in Argentina from 8 to 11 November.
The measure will temporarily apply in the air zones of Buenos Aires and Cordoba, within the framework of the security operation planned for the papal visit from 8 to 11 November. The use of force will be considered a last resort and will require the authorization of the Minister of Defense, Carlos Presti.
The visit of Pope Leon XIV to Argentina will motivate an important deployment of means of the Argentine Air Force to strengthen the surveillance and protection of the airspace. Among the planes previewed for the operation are four IA-63 Pampa, while the recent publication of Decree 1334/2026 extended the powers of intervention of the [...]
By decree 1334/2026, the National Executive extended the Rules of Aerospace Protection for the air spaces of Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Luján. The measure of maximum force contemplates strict previous protocols and will govern exclusively between 8 and 11 November.
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