On November 3, 1995, the Military Factory exploded, and through the investigation, the case shifted from an accident to an intentional act to hide evidence of illegal arms sales during the government of Carlos Menem. It was a peaceful morning until 8:55, when it became one of the saddest and most remembered days in the province: projectiles and ammunition flew through the air, and everything was destruction. It was confirmed that the explosion was intentional to conceal evidence of illegal arms sales to Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina for use in the Yugoslav Wars, as well as to Ecuador in the Cenepa War against Peru. It was demonstrated that the initial plan was to get rid of the evidence proving the illegal trafficking and operations, but everything got out of control. It was not until 2014 that a resolution was reached when the Federal Oral Court No. 2 of Córdoba convicted four former executives of Fabricaciones Militares for 'aggravated intentional destruction'. Even so, the most shocking event occurred a year later when the former president was sentenced for arms sales as an author, although he never served the prison sentence because the conviction was not final, and until his death in 2021, he had immunity as a senator. On this Monday, various commemorative events are expected. The Military Factory had exploded. Everything happened in minutes. Homes and businesses were destroyed, injuries were everywhere, and the fatal toll was seven deaths: Romina Torres, Laura Muñoz, Aldo Aguirre, Leonardo Solleveld, Hoder Dalmasso, Elena Rivas de Quiroga, and José Varela. At first, it was believed to be an accident or some problem at the plant, located on the outskirts of the city, but as the investigation advanced, the truth was discovered. The explosion became a terrorist attack. One of the events will be at the National University, which was built by law after the attack. Likewise, the central act will be at the Paseo del Milagro at 8:20, followed by more activities until 18:00, when the commemorative event in homage to the victims will take place at the Plaza de la Evocación, reported by the media Tribuna. Thirty years have passed since the attack in Río Tercero, which left seven dead, 300 injured, and the complete destruction of the Córdoba city, a pain that still hurts today.
