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Argentina opens probes into possible oil-project operators around the Falklands

From Le Figaro · () French

Translated from French and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

At a glance

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  • Argentina’s presidency opened proceedings into possible links between 45 individuals or entities and hydrocarbon projects around the Falkland Islands, which Argentina calls the Malvinas.
  • President Javier Milei announced tougher sanctions for oil projects around the archipelago, while Britain reaffirmed its sovereignty over the islands.
  • The presidency said potential sanctions could target companies, shareholders and service providers involved in exploration or extraction activities.

Argentina has opened investigations into 45 individuals or entities over possible links to hydrocarbon projects around the Falkland Islands, escalating the government’s latest sovereignty push.

The presidency said on Friday that it was launching proceedings to investigate and, where appropriate, punish activities connected to oil and gas exploration or extraction in what Argentina calls the Malvinas. The statement did not identify the entities under review.

favorable winds

· Javier MileiMilei used the phrase when describing the outlook for Argentina’s historic claim to the Falkland Islands.

Argentine media reported that the list includes British, Canadian, Danish, American, Dutch and Israeli companies, among others. The presidency said any sanctions could reach beyond companies allegedly conducting activities on Argentina’s continental shelf. Shareholders and firms that provided services could also face action.

I always review all positions. This is one among many.

· Donald TrumpTrump made the comment while discussing the U.S. position on the Falkland Islands.

The announcement followed a speech by President Javier Milei, who said there were “favorable winds” for Argentina’s historic claim to the islands and promised tougher penalties for oil projects around the archipelago. Buenos Aires and London dispute sovereignty over the territory, which lies 600 kilometers from Argentina and is administered by Britain.

The islands were the site of a 74-day war in 1982 that killed 649 Argentines and 255 Britons. Milei’s sharper rhetoric came days after comments by U.S. President Donald Trump that were viewed as a possible shift from Washington’s previous neutrality. “I always review all positions. This is one among many,” Trump said, without elaborating.

are British and will remain so, because that is the overwhelming wish of their inhabitants

· The British governmentLondon reaffirmed its sovereignty over the Falkland Islands in response to Milei’s speech.

Britain responded by reaffirming that the Falklands “are British and will remain so, because that is the overwhelming wish of their inhabitants.” London said its commitment to the islands was “absolute and unwavering.”

absolute and unwavering

· The British governmentThe government described its commitment to the islands.
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Originally published by Le Figaro in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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