# Government Awards $20.477 Million for Pope's Visit

> Government awards $20.477 million in urgent contracts for Pope's visit.
- Title: Government Awards $20.477 Million for Pope's Visit · Perfil
- Summary: Government awards $20.477 million in urgent contracts for Pope's visit. Government allocated $20.477 million across seven direct contracts for Pope's visit…
- Keywords: government, pope, león xiv, contracts, medications, cottolengo don orione, gobierno, misa, vip, argentina, Perfil
- Source: Perfil — https://perfil.com/politica/el-gobierno-adjudico-20.477-millones-en-siete-contrataciones-directas-para-la-visita-del-papa-aK2HN2x1zHIx
- Published: 2026-11-10T21:16:01.992+00:00
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## Government Awards $20.477 Million
Government awarded $20.477 million across seven urgent contracts for Pope León XIV's visit.
## Contracts for Pope's Visit
Six contracts for the mass and vigil for young people at the Monument to the Spanish.
## VIP Event Costs
VIP event for 3,500 people cost $8.690 million, generating controversy.
## Contract Breakdown
DF Entertainment secured 42.4% of the contracts for $8.690 million.
## Other Contractors
Nuevos Aires Producciones, Recordvision, PRG Argentina, Fidias Energía, and VMG Video Tech secured the remaining contracts.
## Contract Terms
Contracts were signed between October 23 and November 6, 2026, with no prior authorization required.
## Mariana Vello's Role
Mariana Vello signed all seven adjudications as the legal coordinator.
## Security Contractor
Tech Security, linked to the Menem family, handled security for the event.
## Medication Coverage
The funds cover eight years of medication costs for Cottolengo Don Orione.
## Controversy Over Costs
The VIP event cost $8.690 million, sparking debate over the total expense.
## Key takeaway

Government allocated $20.477 million across seven direct contracts for Pope's visit, covering eight years of medication costs for a religious group.