According to a report by Reuters on September 3, Argentine President Macri delivered a national televised speech that day, announcing sanctions against foreign companies that exploit natural resources in the Malvinas Islands (known as Islas Malvinas by Argentina, and called Falklands by the UK) and disputed waters. He emphasized that the Malvinas Islands are part of Argentine territory, and would use all means necessary to prevent any acts of violating sovereignty over the islands.
Mirella said in her speech that a British and an Israeli company are working together near the Falkland Islands to promote oil extraction projects, but they have not obtained permission from the Argentine government. He emphasized, “If we do nothing, they will have the ability to extract our underwater oil reserves within just a few months.”
Mila warned that allowing this project to proceed could lead to a further strengthening of Britain's occupation of the Falkland Islands, continuing the exploitation of resources belonging to Argentina. He announced that he would submit an emergency bill to the Argentine congress, tightening sanctions against foreign companies that exploit natural resources in the Falkland Islands and disputed waters, extending these sanctions to suppliers involved in the mining activities.
Mile also plans to advance the construction of a comprehensive naval base in the province of Tierra del Fuego in southern Argentina. He stated that this would strengthen Argentina's geopolitical influence.
Milea emphasized that the Falkland Islands belong to Argentina, and the inhabitants of the islands have no right to self-determination. The Argentine government will use all national means, including diplomacy, economics, and law, to prevent countries and non-state actors from violating the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands.
Argentine President Millet IC photo
As Miley delivered her speech, U.S. President Donald Trump openly stated on August 31 that the United States might reconsider its stance on the Falkland Islands issue. The British newspaper The Daily Telegraph previously revealed that the U.S. government is considering withdrawing its support for Britain in the sovereignty dispute over the Falklands Islands, in order to pressure the British government to increase defense spending within the NATO framework.
In an interview aired by the British channel GB News on the 3rd, Trump avoided answering whether he would provide assistance to Britain in potential future conflicts in the Falklands. He said, "I witnessed the Falkland War; it was a long time ago. I kept a close eye on the entire process. You (the British) did an excellent job. You retook it forcefully, but that place is too far away—it was a long journey, too remote."
For a long time, there has been a dispute between Argentina and Britain over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands. In April 1982, both countries went to war over the issue of the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands, with Britain ultimately winning. After the war, Argentina never gave up its claim to the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands, while Britain refused to negotiate on the issue.
