[HIGHLIGHTS] After the US warning, the Government is considering requesting "an inspection" at the Chinese base in Neuquén

"It is not clear" why the Chinese are allowed to operate in Argentina, says the head of the U.S. Southern Command.

"We are reviewing the contract, it is notclear what is happening," he says. "I don't know why the issue has come up," he adds, "but we are looking into it" The decision is expected to be made in the next few days, according to a source close to the US Southern Command, which is responsible for the operation of the base in Argentina.