Posted 11/23/2023, 10:48:56 AM
Falklands Sovereignty Dispute Reignited as Argentina's President Vows to Reclaim Islands
- Falkland Islanders insist they will remain British despite Argentina's new president Javier Milei vowing to "reclaim" the islands.
- Milei said return of the Falklands was "non-negotiable" but islanders say any sovereignty discussions are "non-negotiable."
- Britain and Argentina fought a brief war over the islands in 1982 which Britain won, but sovereignty remains disputed.
- Milei insists the islands belong to Argentina like Britain returning Hong Kong to China, but said islanders' views must be considered.
- Britain rejects reopening negotiations and says the Falklands issue is settled, but Argentina demands new sovereignty talks.