The following text was originally written in Spanish and you can read it here

Today is not just another day on the calendar for Argentinians. I decided to write these few words to express my deepest love and gratitude to all of you, both those still with us and those who have already departed from this world. I know that you probably do not know me, although I have had the honor of meeting several of you.

Since my childhood, I grew up in the beautiful capital of our South Atlantic islands, Ushuaia. As such, everything surrounding the topic of the Malvinas and the usurpation of our territories by a foreign colonial power feels particularly poignant to us. I still remember when I was a child, spending the vigil of April 2nd in the harsh climate of Tierra del Fuego, imagining, even if just a fraction of it, all the sacrifice that you endured in every day of the conflict, fighting for every meter of the difficult terrain of the Malvinas, under the icy cold of our southern region, the wind and the rain. Being far from your homes, families, and everything you were used to.

Unfortunately, I can also imagine the pain, fear, and sadness that many of you felt, even if many were able to return to their homes, not finding the reception they deserved from a large part of society.
All my life, I have heard about the Malvinas and the causes that led to the conflict of 1982 and its consequences. Over the years, I began to better understand what happened and to value the enormous importance that all these South Atlantic islands have for our country and our history. The blood shed by our soldiers still demands justice in the face of the illegality of the pirate usurper.

You veterans and fallen, men and women who truly gave everything in the face of all the adversities and tragedy that comes with an unequal conflict from the start. Many even gave their last breath to defend the territorial integrity of our country and the legitimate and irrevocable sovereignty that the Argentine Republic has over the Malvinas Islands and the South Atlantic ones. You are our heroes and will always be remembered and honored by all of us who love our beautiful Argentina. You represent the best of our country: bravery, courage, love for the homeland, and the fight for what we have the firm conviction belongs to us as a nation. I know that the war left deep wounds in all of you, both physical and emotional. I know that there are painful memories that still haunt you. I know that many of you have not been paid by the state institutions for your generosity to the country, but I want you to know that you are not alone. There is a generation of young people like me who, even though we were not even born during the conflict, admire and deeply respect you. We have learned from your example and feel enormously grateful for what you did for us, our parents, and the generations to come.

All of you are today the guardians of our history, our identity as Argentinians, and our values, and all of us commit to keeping the Malvinas's Cause alive forever until the islands return to us, the rightful owners of our southern pearl. All Argentinians who love our country are under the same flag that unites us, the flag of national sovereignty, regardless of race, gender, religion, social status, or individual ideologies.

The conflict of the Malvinas and the South Atlantic may have ended, but the memories of the bravery and sacrifice of our veterans and fallen will never fade away. Their legacy will continue to inspire us to honor their sacrifice, to uphold the cause of our sovereignty over the Malvinas, and to continue to fight for justice.

Despite the passage of time, the wounds of war are still fresh for many of our veterans and their families. It is important that we continue to honor and support them, both as a society and as individuals. This means recognizing their sacrifices and acknowledging the physical and emotional scars they carry, as well as advocating for their rights and well-being.

As a nation, we must also continue to pursue the cause of sovereignty over the Malvinas and the South Atlantic Islands. This is not just a matter of territorial integrity, but of historical and cultural identity. These islands have been a part of Argentina since long before the British arrived, and their rightful ownership is a matter of national pride and dignity.

While we may not know what the future holds, we can be certain that the memory of our heroes, both living and fallen, will endure. They will continue to inspire future generations of Argentines to stand up for what is right and to defend our nation's sovereignty, just as they did in their time.