Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library, President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama, daughters Sasha and Malia, and Marian Robinson disembark Air Force One upon arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Md., from Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 25, 2016. (P032516CK-0022)
Visit to Argentina 2016
Event TypeHead of State Visit
March 23, 2016 - March 24, 2016
President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama traveled to Buenos Aires, Argentina on March 23, 2016. During the visit, President Obama met with recently-elected President Mauricio Macri of Argentina, and the two heads of state discussed improving US-Argentina relations and strengthening economic cooperation. Later that day, President Obama held a town hall meeting with young entrepreneurs at the Usina del Arte center. The following day, the 40th anniversary of the 1976 military coup, President Obama visited the Parque de la Memoria to honor the victims of Argentina’s “Dirty War.” Simultaneously, it was announced that the United States would declassify military and intelligence documents relating to the war. President Obama was also honored with a State Dinner at the Kirchner Cultural Centre.
Related Links
Additional information about the State Visit to Argentina on March 23, 2016 can be read on the archived Obama White House website: "FACT SHEET: United States – Argentina Relationship"
The text of remarks given at a joint press conference from the visit to Argentina on March 23, 2016 can be read on the archived Obama White House website: "Remarks by President Obama and President Macri of Argentina in Joint Press Conference"
A video of the remarks given by President Obama and President Macri of Argentina at the memorial for the victims of Argentina’s “Dirty War” was posted on the Obama White House YouTube account: "Remarks by President Obama and President Macri of Argentina at Parque de la Memoria"
A video of President Obama discussing the relationship between the United States and Latin America while visiting Argentina was posted on the Obama White House YouTube account: "Remarks by President Obama at Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative Town Hall"
The text of remarks given at the Parque de la Memoria from the visit to the Argentina on March 24, 2016 can be read on the archived Obama White House website: "Remarks by President Obama and President Macri of Argentina at Parque de la Memoria"
A video of President Obama's remarks at a dinner in Argentina was posted on the Obama White House YouTube account: "President Obama and President Macri of Argentina Exchange Toasts"
A video of President Obama and President Macri of Argentina answering questions from the media was posted on the Obama White House YouTube account: "The President and The President of Argentina Hold a Joint Press Conference"