After warnings from the United States, Neuquén took a position on the Chinese base in the province. The government of Rolando Figueroa asked for "maximum transparency" in activities, respect for contracts and encouraged the national government to carry out controls.

The Casa Rosada is already "reviewing" the letter of the contract signed with China to evaluate the measures to be taken. "We are reviewing the contract, it is not clear. Something strange happened with the base and they were given a territory where you practically cannot enter," explained a senior official.