What to know about UK-controlled Falkland Islands after Argentina’s president stakes claim
LONDON (AP) - In a prime-time rallying call to the nation, Argentine President Javier Milei has resurrected Argentina's long-standing claim to the nearby U.K.-held Falkland Islands and in the process conjured up memories of the bitter war the two countries…
LONDON (AP) – In a prime-time rallying call to the nation, Argentine President Javier Milei has resurrected Argentina's long-standing claim to the nearby U.K.-held Falkland Islands and in the process conjured up memories of the bitter war the two countries fought 44.
Article outline
- What happened
- Why it matters
- The bottom line
Key points
- Here's what to know regarding the islands – a British overseas territory since 1833 – and how they impact relations between Argentina and the U.K.
- In his speech Thursday, Milei welcomed a seeming change of tone from the U.S.
- Without threatening a military incursion, he insisted the "winds of change" were with Argentina.
With an election in Argentina due in October 2027, Milei did what plenty of Argentine leaders have done over the years – bang the drum in backing of his country's claim to what Argentines call the Malvinas.
In his speech Thursday, Milei welcomed a seeming change of tone from the U.S. And vowed to introduce measures to block intends to drill for oil near the small British overseas territory of concerning 3, 500 individuals. It lies around 300 miles (480 kilometers) east of the southeast coast of Argentina.
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