Tierra del Fuego protested the presence of a British oil tanker and demanded an end to national intervention over its port

Tierra del Fuego province has protested the arrival of the British oil tanker VS PROMISE at the port of Ushuaia, demanding that the national government justify the vessel's docking. The provincial administration has expressed strong opposition to the ship's presence, highlighting concerns over national intervention in its port.

The provincial government has formally requested the national government to provide a clear explanation for allowing the VS PROMISE to dock. This demand underscores a tension between provincial authority and national oversight concerning the port's operations. The port of Ushuaia has been under the intervention of the national government since January 20.

This situation reflects ongoing debates about resource management and jurisdictional control in the region. The protest by Tierra del Fuego signifies a local assertion of interests against perceived national overreach, particularly concerning strategic maritime assets like the port of Ushuaia.