An 82-year-old man, retired from the Argentine Naval Prefecture, took his own life in his Las Cañitas home after arguing with his wife over holiday plans. The woman called 911, and doctors confirmed the death at the scene. The incident happened in a house on Huergo Street at 300.
The incident occurred on the afternoon of December 8, 2025, in Las Cañitas, a neighborhood in Palermo, Buenos Aires. The victim, an 82-year-old retiree with a long career in the Argentine Naval Prefecture, argued with his wife about arrangements for Christmas and New Year's celebrations. Following the dispute, the man took his own life in the family home on Huergo Street at 300.
The wife, upon discovering what had happened, immediately called the 911 emergency service to report the incident. Medical personnel arrived at the scene and confirmed the man's death on site, unable to revive him. No further details have been reported on the exact nature of the argument or the method used, based on available information.
This tragic event highlights tensions that can arise in family settings during the holidays, though authorities have not issued official statements beyond confirming basic facts. The Argentine Naval Prefecture has not publicly commented on the deceased's career, but it is known that he was retired personnel from the institution.