Monday, June 13, 2011

Military cargo seized by Argentine gov't returned to the US

The US embassy in Buenos Aires announced that the local government has finally returned the cargo seized from an American military plane that landed at the Ezeiza airport amidst espionage accusations last February.

“We are pleased to inform that the incident involving the seizing of US property by Argentine authorities has been resolved satisfactorily,” a press release sent by the US State Department read. 

The sensitive military material was “returned” after a series of meetings between Customs and the Foreign Ministry officials.

The Embassy explained that the seized cargo was “related to a joint training activity that had been previously planned and approved” by both governments, which had to be seized due to involuntary administrative failures. 

“Argentina and the US share similar Customs rules that both countries respect. After a series between Customs and Foreign Ministry officials, and by complying with all Customs regulations and Argentine laws, the seized material was returned,” the statement assured.

The last paragraph in the communiqué reads that the US is committed to “continue working together, in a relationship based on mutual interest and respect, as well as shared values and responsibilities.”