Claudio Fabián "Chiqui" Tapia, the president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA), recently traveled to Barranquilla, Colombia and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil using a private jet, a Learjet 60, with costs estimated over US$ 100,000. This trip comes after his authorization by the judiciary to use private flights for official business. The high costs associated with the trip include the rate per kilometer for the aircraft, parking fees, airport costs, overnight stays for both the plane and crew, lost earnings for the airline, and more, adding up to a considerable expense.

The details of the flight revealed by local sources indicate that Tapia boarded the jet at San Fernando International Airport and then stopped briefly at Ezeiza Airport before continuing his journey. However, there are uncertainties surrounding who financed this trip, as it's unclear whether the funding came from the AFA or from Conmebol, hinting at possible financial implications or accountability issues.

The standard practice of using private jets by officials like Tapia has raised eyebrows regarding its costs and the use of public resources. This trend of luxury travel among sports officials contrasts sharply with calls for transparency and accountability from sports federations, especially in times of economic hardship.