News of falkland

Malvinas-Chile shipping route set for revival

Today 08:54 Business leaders from islands arrive in Punta Arenas to relaunch a maritime link, as Argentina seeks to block the Sea Lion oil project.

Malvinas oil row

Milei to seek UN arbitration over Malvinas oil project

Yesterday 19:32 President Milei orders arbitration proceedings under UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, gives the UK two weeks to halt the 'Sea Lion' project in the North Falkland Basin.

BLOOMBERG INTERVIEW

Milei rules out deporting Kelpers if UK cedes control of Malvinas

24-09-2026 19:23 “I am very clear that those people will be treated with dignity and justice,” says Milei. “We are not going to kick them out.”

MILITARY & DEFENCE

Milei revives strategic naval base at ‘the end of the world’

12-09-2026 10:21 President revives plans for strategic Ushuaia base as Argentina hardens its stance on British oil exploration and Antarctica region attracts growing interest from Washington and Beijing.

MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE

Trump says he could settle UK-Argentina dispute over Malvinas

12-09-2026 09:11 “I’m sure I’ll be called into that potential disaster,” Trump says in reference to dispute between Argentina and UK over the Malvinas.

EDITORIAL

From words to deeds

12-09-2026 00:45 Discussing the efficacy of the sanctions or the wisdom of weaponising Vaca Muerta misses the main point of President Javier Milei’s Malvinas moves.

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

The Malvinas trick

12-09-2026 00:29 If the Milei administration can gain momentum in Argentina’s sovereignty claim, he would be able to construct real political capital and adhesion from a broader base ahead of next year’s election.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

MALVINAS DISPUTE

Milei steps up pressure on oil companies over Malvinas

09-09-2026 15:32 Milei administration launches legal action against firms linked to the Sea Lion project as the government widens its sanctions drive; Sixty companies and individuals linked to hydrocarbon activity around disputed islands targeted.

MALVINAS DISPUTE

Argentina files lawsuit against oil firms operating off Malvinas

08-09-2026 14:11 Argentina’s government announces lawsuit against Navitas Petroleum Development & Production Ltd, Navitas Petroleum Atlantic United, Navitas Petroleum LP, IHI Associates Inc, and Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas Ltd.

MALVINAS CLAMPDOWN

Milei-allied real-estate mogul defends his Malvinas investment

07-09-2026 17:55 Eduardo Elsztain, one of Argentina’s most influential business executives, breaks ground to defend his investment strategy in the Malvinas Islands

POLITICS – ANALYSIS

Milei quiets ruling-party rifts, reclaims agenda via Malvinas

06-09-2026 09:17 President Javier Milei’s nationwide broadcast brings sense of calm to ruling party; Adviser Santiago Caputo was involved in drafting of speech, a bid to reclaim centre stage and set the conversation.

by Pablo Varela

MALVINAS CLAMPDOWN

Government targets 45 entities over Malvinas oil projects

05-09-2026 15:50 President Javier Milei's government launches sanction proceedings targeting hydrocarbon activities around the disputed archipelago, including shareholders and firms providing related services.

MILEI'S MALVINAS SPEECH

UK asserts 'unshakeable commitment to Falklands' after Milei's speech

04-09-2026 10:42 "The Falklands are British because Falkland Islanders choose to be British," declares UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting.

MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE

Milei announces tougher Malvinas sanctions on firms, new naval base

03-09-2026 22:35 President announces he will toughen sanctions against companies operating in waters near Malvinas and the construction of a new naval base in Tierra del Fuego as he seeks to capitalise on Trump’s remarks over sovereignty.

MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY CLAIM

President set to unveil Malvinas sanctions bill for firms

03-09-2026 01:00 President expected to announce government will send bill to Congress seeking sanctions for firms that assist or conduct activities in waters near the Malvinas Islands without Argentine authorisation.

CONTROVERSIAL OIL PROJECT

Groups contest British-Israeli oil project near Malvinas

02-09-2026 11:51 Groups representing war veterans and environmental activists file lawsuit with domestic courts seeking to block massive oil project off the coast of the Malvinas Islands.

MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY CLAIM

Milei to make nationwide broadcast after Trump's Malvinas remark

01-09-2026 14:14 President Javier Milei plans to deliver a ‘Cadena Nacional’ nationwide broadcast on Thursday; He will reportedly outline details of the “diplomatic progress” his government has made over Argentina’s sovereignty claim over the Malvinas Islands.

MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY CLAIM

Trump says US reviewing Washington's position on Malvinas Islands

31-08-2026 21:39 Donald Trump suggests Washington is reviewing its position on Malvinas; Comment tied to reports US is seeking increase in Britain's defence spending.

INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL

FIFA to probe Argentina over World Cup final ill-discipline, Malvinas banner

29-07-2026 18:25 FIFA opens disciplinary proceedings against four Argentines and one Spaniard over incidents following World Cup final; AFA will also face probe over controversial Malvinas banner.

FOOTBALL & POLITICS

From hotel bedsheet to World Cup pitch: the story of Argentina’s Malvinas flag

19-07-2026 00:07 Daubed with ink on a hotel bedsheet, the Malvinas banner became one of the symbols of Argentina's dramatic World Cup win over England. Its creator, who spoke exclusively to Perfil and asked to remain anonymous, explained how the flag came about, why the squad won't give it back and why he'll be at Sunday's final.

by Regina Giannasi

Sovereignty dispute

UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina’s Malvinas banner

16-07-2026 10:24 Argentina players celebrated victory with banner reading: “Las Malvinas son Argentinas”; Outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says FIFA should investigate but believes potential action is a matter for them.

SOVEREIGNTY ROW STEPS UP

Argentina protests UK warship movement near Malvinas, hours after World Cup clash

15-07-2026 22:53 Statement of protest published online, just hours after Argentina's players held up a banner reading “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” on the pitch in Atlanta, a move that could land them in hot water with FIFA.

WORLD CUP 2026

Argentina v England: Much more than just a game

14-07-2026 16:14 From the South Atlantic war to Diego Maradona's famous goals, the semi-final against England has ramifications far beyond the pitch.

MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE

Malvinas veteran proposes US-backed joint sovereignty of islands

16-05-2026 06:10 Malvinas veteran Alejandro Diego proposes making the islands a self-governing body with the White House as a mediator; “All-or-nothing” approach means we have obtained nothing for 193 years, argues former Navy officer.

MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE

US confirms its neutrality on Malvinas after reported Pentagon memo

24-04-2026 22:39 Washington’s “position on islands remains one of neutrality,” says US State Department; UK Foreign Secretary reiterates “Falkland Islands are British.”

MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE

UK insists Malvinas sovereignty is unchanged after US threat

24-04-2026 10:39 Leaked Pentagon email suggested the US would review the territory’s position as punishment for Britain’s lack of support on the war in Iran.

MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE

Argentina backs Bolivia, rebukes UK ambassador in La Paz in diplomatic clash

04-04-2026 08:52 Milei government sparks diplomatic clash by criticising UK Ambassador in Laz Richard Porter, who had previously described Bolivia’s support for Argentina’s Malvinas sovereignty claim as unacceptable.

MALVINAS ANNIVERSARY SPEECH

Milei marks war anniversary with Malvinas oil warning

02-04-2026 18:29 President Javier Milei reaffirms Argentina’s sovereignty claim over the Malvinas Islands in speech and questions offshore oil exploration near disputed islands.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

UK denies Milei's claim over lifting of Argentina arms sales

11-12-2025 12:34 President tells British newspaper he intends to visit the United Kingdom in April or May next year and claims talks are ongoing over lifting of weapons ban in place since Malvinas conflict; London denies any "specific talks" over relaxing of arms export controls.

MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE

OAS calls for negotiations between Argentina, UK over Malvinas

28-06-2025 10:14 Organisation of American States (OAS) calls for London and Buenos Aires to resume negotiations "as soon as possible" in order to find a peaceful solution to the dispute over sovereignty of the disputed Malvinas (Falkland) Islands.

Editorial

A double date

05-04-2025 06:36 Milei has yet to realise (or admit, if he does realise) that Trump is taking the United States into precisely the same direction from which he himself is struggling to pull out Argentina.

MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE

Milei reiterates claim at Malvinas remembrance service

02-04-2025 17:32 President Javier Milei said Wednesday that he wants Argentina to become “a power" so that the inhabitants of the Malvinas "prefer to be Argentine."

MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE

Government seeks culprit after paper referencing 'Falklands' slights out

23-10-2024 23:28 Malvinas mishap as Defence Ministry refers to the Malvinas Islands as "Falklands" in a statement, sparking criticism from within and outside the government and a promise to fire culprit allegedly "guided by left-wing ideology."

MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE

UK PM insists Malvinas ‘are British and will remain British’

09-10-2024 23:03 Responding to Prime Minister’s Questions in House of Commons, Labour leader insisted that territory known in UK as the Falkland Islands “is British and will remain British,” declaring the matter to be “personal.”

MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE

UK government says Malvinas Islands sovereignty ‘not up for negotiation’

07-10-2024 12:16 Spoksperson for UK PM Keir Starmer says sovereignty of the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands is "not up for negotiation," despite recent developments and remarks from Argnetina's foreign minister.