Milei Falklands Measures
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Argentina’s President Javier Milei reaffirms the country’s sovereignty claim over the Falkland Islands and announces measures including an integrated naval base in Tierra del Fuego. His government also opposes the Sea Lion offshore oil project, while accusing the United Kingdom of maintaining control over the islands.
Quirno warns companies involved in Malvinas operations: choose between the islands and Vaca Muerta
Companies linked to hydrocarbon operations in the Malvinas will have to choose between doing business there and developing activities in Argentina, Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno said. “They will have to decide,” he told Radio Mitre. Quirno said the restriction would not apply only to oil companies directly involved in projects. It would also cover firms providing financial, logistics, insurance an…
Javier Milei Addresses Argentines, Threatens Falklands-Related Sanctions
Javier Milei is sharpening Argentina’s position on the Falkland Islands, promising sanctions against foreign companies searching for or extracting oil around the disputed archipelago. In a televised a…
UK responds to Javier Milei’s national address on the Falklands
Britain responded sharply to Javier Milei’s televised address on the Falkland Islands, insisting that the territory is British and that its commitment is “absolute and unbreakable.” Defence Minister W…
Milei announces integrated naval base in Tierra del Fuego during Malvinas address
Javier Milei announced the creation of an integrated naval base in Tierra del Fuego, presenting it as part of a broader effort to tighten Argentina’s control over unauthorized oil exploitation around …
Behind Milei’s Malvinas address: Santiago Caputo’s imprint and the full Cabinet on display
The ministers arrived at Casa Rosada before 4 p.m., expecting to record Javier Milei’s national address on the Malvinas. They did not know the final recording would begin at 6:52 p.m., and that they w…
What is Sea Lion, the Falklands oil project opposed by Javier Milei’s government?
Javier Milei says Argentina faces an “urgent and concrete” sovereignty threat as the Sea Lion project moves toward offshore oil production in the Falkland Islands without authorization from Buenos Air…
Javier Milei’s Malvinas announcements: a point-by-point account of the president’s national address
Javier Milei devoted a 15-minute national address to the Malvinas, placing Argentina’s sovereignty claim over the islands at the center of his message. The prerecorded speech aired from the White Room…