Rodrigo Andrés Gómez

Rodrigo Andrés Gómez, a 21-year-old soldier from Formosa, Argentina, recently made headlines following his tragic death at the Quinta de Olivos, where he served as a member of the Regimiento de Granaderos. Just five months into his duty, he reportedly took his own life with a FAL rifle. His death has raised concerns about mental health and financial stress within the military, as he had mentioned economic difficulties in a farewell letter found at the scene. The case has prompted an investigation led by federal judge Sandra Arroyo Salgado, as well as discussions about the well-being of military personnel, particularly in light of a troubling increase in suicides among soldiers.