News of sovereignty

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.”

Foreign relations & diplomacy

VP Villarruel breaks ranks over Argentina-UK agreement

28-09-2024 09:54 Victoria Villarruel, Argentina’s military-loving vice-president, highlights disagreements over new accord and asks if United Kingdom is “playing us for fools”; New agreement between Buenos Aires and London is “contrary to national interest,” supports “occupation” and allows “plundering” of seas, she argues.

MALVINAS SOVEREIGNTY DISPUTE

Mondino reaffirms Malvinas claim, calls for ‘mature’ relationship with UK

18-06-2024 16:56 Foreign Minister Diana Mondino speaks before UN decolonisation committee, which issues fresh call for talks between Buenos Aires and London; President Javier Milei takes to social media to reiterate his support for nation’s top diplomat as rumours over her potential exit continue.

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.