News of islas

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.”

ARGENTINA-UK RELATIONS

Argentina and UK agree to resume flights from Córdoba to Malvinas

26-09-2024 16:38 Foreign Minister Diana Mondino and her British counterpart David Lammy agree deal to resume flights and will begin organising a visit by the families of the war dead before the end of the year.

MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE

Milei admits Malvinas Islands are ‘in the hands of the UK’

06-05-2024 10:40 During an interview with the BBC, Argentina’s President says that he will never renounce his nation’s sovereignty claim over disputed Malvinas (Falkland) Islands, but admits “there is no immediate solution.” La Libertad Avanza leader offers praise for Margaret Thatcher, calling her “brilliant.”

As I see it

Looking for unity offshore

06-04-2024 06:54 Despite the diplomatic points that can be scored, the current status quo looks likely to prevail for some time to come.

by James Neilson

MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE

Milei vows Malvinas 'road map' as he plays politics with sovereignty claim

02-04-2024 11:19 President Milei slams his predecessors in office and vows "new era of reconciliation with the Armed Forces" at ceremony marking 42nd anniversary of war in South Atlantic.

SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE

‘Provocation’ – Governors slam British foreign secretary's Malvinas visit

19-02-2024 22:33 British Foreign Secretary David Cameron says London will never prioritise relations with Argentina over islanders' wishes in visit to Malvinas; Tierra del Fuego Province Governor Gustavo Melella condemns "provocation," but Javier Milei's government remains silent.

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

Malvinas, IMF on agenda as president meets UK foreign secretary

17-01-2024 19:59 Argentina’s libertarian leader meets with former UK prime minister David Cameron on the sidelines of the Davos summit – Malvinas and IMF support topped the agenda.

MALVINAS DISPUTE

British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly plans visit to Malvinas

02-10-2023 13:51 British Foreign Secretary James Cleverly admits to "run-in" with Argentina's government and says he will visit Islas Malvinas to underline Downing Street's support for islanders' right to self-determination.

MALVINAS

Malvinas: UK poll shows which European countries support Argentina's claim

28-09-2023 15:15 The survey also contemplated the opinion of US citizens. Spain, France, Italy and Germany, among other countries, were surveyed.

LA LIBERTAD AVANZA

‘Islander rights will be respected’ – Mondino criticised for Malvinas stance

12-09-2023 20:51 Criticism rains down on Javier Milei’s choice for foreign minister after she sparks Malvinas controversy; Mondino says in interview with British press that “decisions can no longer be imposed” on residents of disputed islands.