Argentine Minister of Defense Luis Petri delivers opening remarks during the South American Defense Conference 2025 (SOUTHDEC 25) in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Aug. 20, 2025. U.S. Navy Adm. Alvin Holsey, the commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), joined senior defense leaders from South America to discuss security challenges and regional cooperation during SOUTHDEC 25, hosted by Argentina Aug. 20-21. (Photo by Senior Airman Christopher Bermudez, U.S. Southern Command)