Argentine leader threatens to sanction oil firms and reiterates Falklands claim
Javier Milei reiterates his country's claim on the British overseas territory, saying the "winds of change" favour it.
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"If we do not act swiftly in a few months, they will have the material capacity to access the oil that lies underneath our sea – something that has never happened before."
— Javier Milei , Politician
"Milei's statement overnight tells us more about domestic politics in Argentina than it does about the Falkland Islands."
— Wes Streeting , Politician
"Milei's speech had probably irked every single Falkland islander."
— Teslyn Barkman , Politician
Key People
Javier Milei is the current President of Argentina known for his controversial labor law reform proposals.
Teslyn Barkman is a former member of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly.
Wes Streeting is the UK Health Secretary known for his focus on improving safety for cosmetic procedures.
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Javier Milei reiterates his country's claim on the British overseas territory, saying the "winds of change" favour it.
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