The Argentinean Government justifies participation in these exercises as an action for “reputation as a relevant actor at global level”. Argentina’s President Javier Milei has bypassed the National Congress to authorize the deployment of military personnel to Panama for the U.S.-led PANAMAX 2026 joint exercises, raising serious constitutional and political concerns. The Argentinean government has authorized this Friday the departure of armed forces without prior approval from the National Congress. This unilateral decision allows domestic troops to join the PANAMAX 2026 multinational military operations in Panama. Many defense analysts view this tactical subordination as a major step back for national sovereignty and military autonomy in South America.