The trial regarding the sinking of the ARA San Juan submarine, which imploded while submerged with all 44 crew members on board in November 2017, commences this Tuesday in Rio Gallegos, Argentina, more than seven years after the tragedy that shocked the nation. The submarine, which had departed for patrol seven days prior to its disappearance from Ushuaia, reported an electrical malfunction and a fire onset shortly before losing communication, marking its last distress signal. After an extensive and coordinated search effort involving multiple countries, the wreckage was discovered a year later, lying over 900 meters deep and 500 kilometers off the coast of Santa Cruz.

The case has drawn significant national and international attention due to the circumstances of the submarine's disappearance and the implications for naval safety and accountability. As the trial begins, it is expected that testimonies will shed light on the events leading up to the implosion, the response from authorities, and the systemic issues within the Argentine Navy that may have contributed to this disaster. Furthermore, the legal proceedings will likely highlight the families' long fight for justice and answers regarding the fate of their loved ones, who were lost in the incident.