Argentina weighs venues for Indio Solari's wake as family considers options

The Argentine government is evaluating multiple venues to host the wake of Indio Solari, the legendary musician and founder of Los Redonditos de Ricota who died Friday morning, as his family considers where to hold the public farewell.

The Kirchnerist bloc in Congress, with the family's approval, requested that Solari be honored in the National Congress building. However, Chamber President Martín Menem rejected the proposal, stating the palace "does not meet the infrastructure, logistics, and security conditions necessary for an event of this magnitude." Officials from the ruling La Libertad Avanza party described it as "an extremely complex security issue."

From the Casa Rosada, government sources indicated that alternative spaces are under evaluation. These include Tecnópolis, football stadiums in the capital, and the Estadio Único de La Plata. The government said it remains at the family's disposal to find a location "that is up to the task."

Huracán football club also entered the discussion, communicating with Solari's family to offer the Tomás Adolfo Ducó stadium in the Parque Patricios neighborhood as a venue for the wake. The club's board made the proposal available should the family wish to hold the farewell there. As of Friday, relatives had not responded while navigating their grief.

Historically, Congress has hosted wakes for prominent cultural figures. Previous state funerals held in the building included those of musicians Sandro, Mercedes Sosa, and Leonardo Favio, along with former presidents.

The family has not yet announced which location will be selected for the public farewell to the 77-year-old musician.