Why a window of the Casa Rosada is covered

From the street, a “tapee” window of the Casa Rosada captured attention, generating curiosity among passersby and drivers on Hipólito Yrigoyen street. The situation gained notoriety after the viralization of videos and photographs on social networks.

The origin of the Mystery of the Casa Rosada Window

The upholstered window unleashed speculations, especially among the critical sectors of the national government, who conjectured “dark intentions.”

However, reality is less dramatic: A strong wind burst broke and opened the postigones that are usually closed, exposing a false window with a wall next to the outer media. The bricks are not new, but simply became visiblepublishes Infobae.

THE PATIO DEL ALJIBE

Behind this wall is one of the interior courtyards of the Government House, known as El Patio del Aljibe. This site was already in the planes of the nineteenth century, but it was closed, roofed and subdivided into small offices until its restoration in 2017. The official website of Casa Rosada emphasizes that the courtyard of the cistern was “rescued, after years of having lost its Patio condition, was put in patrimonial value. ”

Other sectors of the Casa Rosada

On Yrigoyen street there are also openings that belong to the Cabinet Headquarters. In that place, overlooking the Plaza Colón, the Office of the Executive Cabinet, José “Cochi” Rolandi is located.

Recent remodels and modifications

With the arrival of the libertarians to Balcarce 50, modifications were made in some halls, such as the “Women’s Hall”, which was renamed the Argentine Hero’s Hall. In addition, the glass of the doors of the digital communication equipment to avoid looks from the halls were rooted.

Current building of the building

Although masonry problems, revoque falls and moisture leaks are observed in several sectors of the historic building, there is no plan for partial reforms or arrangements in force. In 2017, during the Government of Mauricio Macri, a master plan of works was announced that ended during the government of Alberto Fernández.