Mar del Plata, Argentina: President Mauricio Macri on Friday ordered an inquiry to “know the truth” about what happened to Argentina’s missing submarine, the San Juan, which disappeared with the loss of its 44 crew. The 34-year-old submarine had gone through a refit and was “in perfect condition,” Macri told reporters at the Argentine navy headquarters. The navy took several days to say that the San Juan had reported a problem with its batteries in its final communication on November 15. They believe there was negligence in the disappearance of the ARA San Juan and criticize the handling of the situation,” the influential Clarin daily said. Speaking to reporters at the headquarters of the Argentine navy, Macri said the 34-year-old submarine was "in perfect condition," having gone through a refit.

Source: New Strait Times November 25, 2017 07:18 UTC