On March 9th and 10th, the MXGP of Patagonia Argentina is supposed to kick off the MXGP and MX2 motocross World Championships. However, there are doubts about the event, less than two months before the scheduled dates, as there is still no “green light” from the local government entities. It is worth noting that Argentina had presidential elections in November, won by Javier Milei, who threatens to cut public support in various areas, including sports.
In a statement, the organization clarifies: ‘We are waiting for a formal response from the government of the Province of Neuquén. Naturally, organizing an international event of the magnitude of the FIM Motocross World Championship, which has been regularly held in Neuquén since 2015, involves months of work and planning. The race organization has maintained continuous dialogue with the provincial government. However, considering the current schedule and the lack of certainty, the race organization has sent a formal letter to Governor Rolando Figueroa and the Minister of Tourism of Neuquén, Gustavo Fernández Capiet, awaiting a response with the aim of a favorable development of a competition that has become a milestone for the sport and the region‘.
The note highlights the importance of MXGP for Patagonia, considering its positive impact with fans who flock to the event and an estimated television audience of potential 611 million people worldwide.
