Falkland Islands, Milei and Argentina
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Javier Milei scowled from behind an ormolu-mounted desk in the Casa Rosada, Argentina’s presidential palace in Buenos Aires.
Argentine President Javier Milei escalated his rhetoric over the Falkland Islands overnight after President Donald Trump appeared to question whether the United States would support the United Kingdom in a future conflict with Argentina over the disputed territory.
U.S. President Donald Trump has raised doubts about whether the United States would support Britain in another conflict over the Falkland Islands.
Analysts say Argentina’s president sees an opportunity to exploit Trump’s growing tensions with London.
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Argentina ramps up Falklands pressure with new oil sanctions - but still Andy Burnham says nothing
Argentina has moved to enforce a crackdown on oil exploration around the Falkland Islands, launching sanction proceedings against 45 people and companies.
ARGENTINA’S threats to take the Falkland Islands is “dangerous” and the UK must be prepared in the event of a “surprise attack”, a former Navy chief has warned.
ARGENTINA’S president has called for the UK to give them a Hong Kong-style handover of the Falkland Islands. Javier Milei’s brazen demands come amid speculation the US may support
Milei took to a live TV broadcast on Thursday night to announce a string of punitive measures against businesses operating on the islands, which he called 'Argentine territory under British occupation