Uruguay marks distance from Argentina: UK does not come to plunder resources
Uruguayan president Jose Mujica marked distance from Argentina’s Cristina Kirchner and said that denying clearance to a Falkland Islands bound British destroyer to call in Montevideo was based on previous decisions on the issue and “not in a defence of interests against the UK”, reports the local daily Ultima Noticias.
“Hi Pepe, Pepe Mujica, president of Uruguay, I want to thank you in the name of all Argentines for your immense gesture on not allowing an English naval vessel from taking provisions and fuel in Uruguayan territory”, wrote Mrs Kirchner on Thursday in her Twitter.
“There is no such gesture”, replied Mujica to Cristina’s Twitter, adding that the decision denying HMS Gloucester authorization to enter Montevideo was decided based on “previous records on the issue”.
The decision was based on “what previous governments had done”, said Mujica while government sources underlined there’s no link “with a joint defence of the region”.
Mujica added he would adopt the same decision whenever “military issues and civilian issues get tangled up”.
Government sources said Uruguay “has very a good relation with the United Kingdom, but the criteria was adopted taking into account records and the current situation with the (Argentine) neighbours”.
Last Monday President Mujica informed the regular cabinet meeting that the decision regarding HMS Gloucester was adopted because Uruguay is intent in giving priority to bilateral relations with Argentina given a long agenda of pending issues, and following the several years long conflict over the construction of pulp mill which was only overcome a few weeks ago.
Mujica was forced to make a statement because the Montevideo press revealed that the Royal Navy South Atlantic patrol HMS Gloucester heading for the Falklands had been authorized to call in Montevideo for supplies and fuel, but a few hours before reaching Montevideo the clearance was withdrawn.
The Uruguayan president also admitted to have met privately with British ambassador Patrick Mullee to explain the decision arguing that “it was not intended to hamper the good relations and links between Uruguay and the UK”.
In her twitter message Mrs. Kirchner also indicated that” “I’ve read somewhere that you’ve explained to the British ambassador that you wanted to preserve good relations with Argentina. But I think that besides that, it’s a joint defence of the region because they (the British) also come to plunder our natural resources. Today is oil, tomorrow could be fisheries: Today is Argentina: Tomorrow it could be Uruguay or any other country of South America, wherever they, up there (in the northern hemisphere) are missing something and need to get hold of resources”.
But Uruguayan government sources were emphatic, “in no moment did we believe or do we believe that England comes to plunder our resources”.
Sources added that “several factors were taken into account for the decision” cancelling HMS Gloucester’s permission, and finally it was agreed with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs not to overlook “the bilateral relation with Argentina” since the reconstruction of links between both countries “is only beginning”, concludes the report.
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will they allow a scottish or welsh naval vessel in
What a Fecking clownLOL
CFK has embarrassed herself and her proud country. Or perhaps she is trying to get more support for the 2011 election?
Just politics then ... and liable to change with the wind :-)
The Gloucester did not get permission to call port in Uruguay.
The leaders of the region are taking the right decisions for their respective countries after deep and serious economical analysis.
As it should be………………………
“Denial of Services” to little “Malvinas bound business” by our regional partners will not affect all other kind of commercial military or diplomatic relationships with the UK.
Unless, of course, Great Britain chooses so…………….
Next strop Brazil :-)
How statesman like LOL
Brazil - UK defense agreement gives access to BAE kit at a cut down price! What could Argentina offer? Nothing. Also Brazil sees future trade with the EU as more profitable than with Argentina. They will need support for certain member states and Spain and Portugal are in no economic shape to increase consumption! They will also need to hedge againt the Euro and will see an EU member who is not in the Eurozone as a very attractive option. More Brazilian companies will want easier access to the LSE!
Brazil hold the Aces over Argentina and you know it! Why didn't Argentina verbally castigate Brazil as a traitor when they allow RN and vessels connected with the oil industry to call into port?
Sorry think in terms of leverage Argentina knows it's place!
Now let us wonder. Will Uruguay get what it wants from Argentina? Will Argentina realise that it isn't actually calling the shots? If the Argentines get uppity, to whom will Uruguay turn for assistance?
A Freudian slip methinks and an accurate summary of Argentine foreign policy. Like the protectionist measures against Brazilian products.
Do you mean that BAE will not trade weapons to Brazil because of the ”quite insignificant issue” of “Denial of Services” to all “Malvinas bound business” ???
Do you mean that the EU will stop economical links with Brazil because of the ”quite insignificant issue” of “Denial of Services” to all “Malvinas bound business” ???
Do you mean that the LSE will close its doors to Brazilian capital because of the ”quite insignificant issue” of “Denial of Services” to all “Malvinas bound business” ???
I ”Think” it is you, ”letting yourself down”, blended by your personal economic involvement in the British South-Atlantic oil adventure……
PS:
A little correction:
Brazil does not ”hold Aces over Argentina”……. Argentina is one of the many Aces in Brazil’s hand (and vice-versa :-)
And about your question:
”Why didn't Argentina verbally castigate Brazil as a traitor when they allow RN and vessels connected with the oil industry to call into port?”
I have noticed thay you like to spend considerable amounts of your time in here reading and debating the ”quality” material posted by “Avargas”, “Jorge” and similar…………
Sorry but…………….As much as you would like it, I have to tell you that they are not the official representatives of Argentina :-)
Do you mean that Brazilwill not trade weapons with BAEl because of the ”quite insignificant issue” of the Falklands
Do you mean that Brazil will stop economical links withthe EU because of the ”quite insignificant issue” of the Falklands
Do you mean that the LSE will close its doors to Brazilian capital because of the ”quite insignificant issue” of “the Falklands
Then we stole your sons
Next we'll steal your oil
Soon we'll steal your souls
Have you considered investing in a burglar alarm?
That's your wishfull thinking, not reality.
Check the“ Malvinas” status in the EU webpage mate....
By the way............
Lets have a closer loook at this article we are commenting in:
”Uruguayan president Jose Mujica marked distance from Argentina’s Cristina Kirchner and said that denying clearance to a Falkland Islands bound British destroyer to call in Montevideo was based on previous decisions on the issue and “not in a defence of interests against the UK”, reports the local daily: ULTIMAS NOTICIAS”
Hmmm………”ULTIMAS NOTICIAS”…. Lets Google it…
www.ultimasnoticias.com.uy/prints/act04.html
Yeppp… The article is there but……….Who is ”ULTIMAS NOTICIAS” , curiously, the only Uruguayan ”Daily” reporting this ”News” ?…..
What does WikiP say?.....
es.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%9Altimas_Noticias_(Uruguay)
Ahhhh…. a newspaper owned by the: es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iglesia_de_la_Unificaci%C3%B3n
What is this “Church” called in English?:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unification_Church !!!
Hey Brits!!!
You are getting your information directly from the Moonies :-))))))))
Enjoy the “Free” Press :-)))))))))
Do you mean that Brazilwill not trade weapons with BAE because of the ”quite insignificant issue” of the Falklands
Good research!
They could give “free news” and marry you in the same act!
All the threats come in the same combo: “Have a honey Moon”
:-)
As for her Ladyship - she has finally flipped and drunk from the same bottle as the Iranian guy! Mujica has even realised the danger and withdrawn a bit from her arms! Britain after oil? As you know very very well any oil(if any) is Islands oil in the first place and secondly Britain has stacks of proven reserves offshore herself!
Fish?- actually there are no UK vessels down here - they are mostly Spanish and from the Far East. Not many left on your side eaither as you overfished with little environmental control.
That the article is only being reported in one newspaper and therefore it cannot be true? (although according to Google the original 'news' was only reported in 3 newspapers worldwide - Merco press, Momento 24 & the local Portsmouth newspaper).
Overall it rather seems as if the whole story is, in fact, no story at all!
And I'll make my earlier point again if I may, have only 2 British ships asked to moor up in Urugauyan waters in the last 3 years ?
It has been fun until recently to communicate with you but………
I have to admit that your last 2-3 posts in which you deeply insult Don “Pepe” have really exasperated me…..............
Just want to tell you that ”el Pepe” has more moral fiber and courage in the dirt that hides under the nail of his little toe than you ever could dream of coming close to…..
Would not be surprised to learn that your biggest achievement in life has been to slurp 22 pints of beer under an hour in your favorite Stanley pub…..
Wishing you all the best………….
Turuluuuuuu
El Think
As said many times before...............
The “Malvinas Issue” inflection point has been February 2010 where Great Britain revealed their true intentions in the South Atlantic by starting their unilateral oil prospection adventure.
We don't care if 2, 20 or 2.000 ships sailed through before.
We are moving forward and it is showing..............
1 ship does not a 'policy' make, methinks.
As for Britain's 'true intentions' ? The current drilling is down to the FIG. Britain's long term 'intentions' lie much further south.
But we'll see .... will we not :-)
Thanks………………….
And about your comment in the “49 million herd” thread……
You are not alone with the Yanks and the Brits.
I’m pretty sure that you will pull through this “critical moments”
You surely have what it takes……
Suerte
(22) Hoyt
As a matter of fact, I was one of the biggest pessimists (realists) until February 2010; when Great Britain pulled their own “Galtieri” :-)
30,000 people missing in Britain aint made the papers here
Thanks for the support
We proposed a Pepe Mugica-style plan in 2006, but we were dismissed.
Including a call for advisory from Pepe, then in Agricultural Minister.
Personally I worked loosing money during 3 years but standed still and now I have a prosperous year. Not the same for most of the farmers that had to sell the cattle, cos drought and economic policies. What Michael Porter should call a “Concentration Process”.
We are moving forward and it is showing..............
en.mercopress.com/2010/02/17/falklands-drilling-will-go-ahead-despite-argentine-shipping-movement-decree
www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-09-24/rockhopper-shares-surge-on-higher-falkland-well-flow-estimate.html
www.virginholidayscruises.co.uk/holland-america-line-ms-veendam-falkland-islands-19-nights-february-2011-0097616-holiday.php
Outstanding think :-)
On the contrary dear chap, on the contrary……
After that wonderful and unexpected British “own goal, I became a ” South-American Magic Realism” devotee……
(27)Pheel
De nada…………
Ideas against this “productive land concentration process” you mention are rumbling in Uruguay and Brazil.
Would be nice if it was introduced as a serious political goal of Mercosur……
Just day-dreaming……..
Argentina's sole success is successfully planting the story this is the result of the British Government, we know it isn't its down to the FIG moving foward under agreements reached in 1997 that Argentina UNILATERALLY withdrew from and so stem from the UNILATERAL actions of Argentina. Since as usual you have to base everything on being economical with the truth., its incumbent to point out that its all down to UNILATERAL actions by Argentina.
As usual there will be lots of hot air and nothing much will change.
The Falkland Islanders exploiting their own oil?
And you think that'll make any difference? That's not realism Think. That's just fantasy :-)
How much recoverable do you think will actually be in Sea Lion? The further info this morning has indicated flow rates that will be in excess of 4000 bpd. Sea Lion will be cheap to extract which further supports commerciality. All we need now is the updated volume data - significant upside potential!
Please explain why this is an own goal? Because it is a hell of a profitable one.
The fact is that, what you call the “FIG” is for all practical purposes a “Nonentity” created by Great Britain to try to circumvent international law.......
Thinking about it…….., the name is quite appropriate…. …..FIG……
A FIG leaf to conceal the grim Brutish “organ” behind……
Well this Nonentity aint doing too bad
www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/rankorder/2004rank.html
In fact they are considerably richer than you
www.youtube.com/watch?v=AHo2pXO_XAI
soon to become richer
Thanks..... I love British humor...... Niiiiice youtube video..... Best gag at 3':20''
So if you read carefully your contitution (books don´t bite) you will find that Mr.Think is right, FIG is only a mask to hide the british colonialist power over a foreign southamerican territory, using kelpers as an excuse to sustain such presence in an alien region 14k miles away from home.
Rule britania rule www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/campaigns/our_boys/3151008/Youve-shrunk-brour-battleships.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=Our+Boys
No-one else could spend so much time here. This is his job.
I like this part:
'Our revelation comes as the row with Argentina over a hunt for oil in the Falklands is expected to be raised by the Argies in the UN in New York today'
A source said: “The money men have forgotten we're an island nation with 90 per cent of our trade going by sea. And we have the additional tasks now of chasing pirates and counter-terrorism. The Navy has never been busier.”
Chasing themselves? (joke)
www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/campaigns/our_boys/3151008/Youve-shrunk-brour-battleships.html?OTC-RSS&ATTR=Our+Boys
www.sterlingtimes.co.uk/gotcha1.htm
“Lets be honest there isn't a great deal worth defending now anyway, over run with immigrants, ruled by Brussels, taxed to the hilt, massive unemployment, overcrowded....
”In the case of an emergency the government would probably bring in immediate conscription and send out a sea task force in rowing boats...
If it makes you feel better good on ya,must be galling to have a such a country ablel to nick your oil from under your nose :-)
:-)
But to be honest it is just speculation to make us (the British public) to try and stop these cuts, by voicing our concerns. Or it is just making us ready for cuts by making them seem worse than they actually are.
Clearly it dont, just winding you up and doing a grand job :-)
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Villa_miseria
Brits welcomes immigrants
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-484632/10-000-council-houses-given-immigrants-year.html
when the oil money comes in we can take more
next you will be saying the Falklands belong to Argentina
Saturday evening in idyllic Stanley…….
The air is thick with the smell of friendly acrimony between the Bennies and the Whennies.
An impolite remark about each others drag dress can quickly get the ethylic imprecise punches flying……
Luckily, the small but efficient Malvinas police force of about 30 constables is always somewhere close by………………
Cheers
There are 9 Constables, there is naff all crime.,
But I do note the tactic of posting crap has distracted from the subject, showing how ineffective Argentina's policies that you trumpet so much are.
Carry on, pissing in the wind.
In the thousands, the Buenos Aires police have been implicated in crimes spanning decades, ranging from petty theft, to political intimidation, to murder. These transgressions by formula have been executed with brazen impunity from any consequences from the provincial governor, Felipe Solá, and other political bosses who have traditionally wielded convincing influence over the force.
You did it again...... You quote yet another quality article that describes Nestor Kirchner and his policies correctly.
www.coha.org/argentina%E2%80%99s-corrupt-police-force-casts-cloud-over-the-kirchner-presidency-some-high-level-politicians-tied-to-police-corruption/
Hey man, with enemies like you... who needs friends :-)
en.mercopress.com/2010/05/03/corruption-claims-in-argentine-venezuelan-trade-involve-nestor-kirchner
Impressive and original.
What matters is that this article Uruguay is sympathize with the Argentine claim over the islands, and do not let an English military ship use its ports. What is the diferncias if they were previous decisions?, The ship will not dock or dock in the future. Uruguay and Argentina always fraternal peoples.
Or could it be:
a) they want a bargaining chip in future negotiations with Argentina over the outstanding issues between the two countries; or
b) they are under pressure by their bigger and bullying neighbour ?
The latter has some creedence because of the reported apology and the 'explanation' to the British Embassy.
Now it's been a couple of days since this article appeared and Think insinuated that it was a lie as only one, sect orientated, newspaper had reported on it. So now, can anyone tell me whether there have been any official denials regarding this story???
yes! ..... Si! ..........oui!
Although in this case I get the gist.
So what is your opinion founded upon? The article above would suggest otherwise!
But less that one would back her with military help.
so the result stands, the islands will remain British until the Falklanders decide otherwise, and as for Argentina, there is NOTHING they can do about it, except shout scream and CRY, oh dear what an embarrassment to them lolol
Unfortunaly Cameron and others are far to dignified to sink to her level and blast her comments for the silly infantile garbage that is expected of 12 years old not heads of states.
Pity because I reckon a very vicious retort likening Argentina's attitude to that of a 19th century imperialistic inavder would put her on teh backfoot.
All my posts are being deleted, posts without any foul language. Editor? Are we having a bad day?
The difference between a PPRR campaign and Prropaganda.
Benign or malign lie?
Talking about the ”Moon Church” and the ”Moonies”…..
If you read carefully you will notice that quite a few ”News” in here originate from UPI…
UPI stands for ”United Press International” and, in my youth, it was one of the best News Agencies of the world.
But things have apparently changed quite a bit….
Guess who owns UPI today……. Jeppp…. The Moon Church…………
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Press_International
Mate……
Take a deep breath…. Read the article below (and my comment) and relax…..
en.mercopress.com/2010/09/28/mujica-rejects-nationalization-preaches-orthodox-economics-and-praises-the-media
At the end of the day, its their site, their rules. You either respect that or go elsewhere. True to type you claim censorship, when what you were trying to do was censor the site for neutral reporting instead of favouring Argentina.
Spreading lies like this
en.wikisource.org/wiki/The_Future_of_the_Falkland_Islands_and_Its_People#The_Falklands_Will_Never_Be_Argentine
Vote with your feet,Marcos Alejandro
I don’t know what happened this afternoon, but by reading comment (81) I know what didn’t happen…,..
Mr JustinKuntz is so warped that if he said good morning to me I would go to bed, being sure that it is late in the evening…..:-)
But…. I can recycle four of his words: “ Their site, their rules”.
Don’t expect any kind of of fairness , neutrality or ”old journalistic morality” in here…….
Sad, lonely, scared little man and apparently by his own admission a pillock.
Mercopress were more than fair to you, you're still spiteful, vindictive, a liar and a fraud in return.
Justin Kuntz? Who the hell are you?Ahhhhh yes the grandson of a Basque refugee(Guernica), you live in far away and boring Glasgow, drinks heavily and claim that he served in the British navy and he gets his rear end kicked in Wikipedia all the time.
I seem to recall they were FAIR enough to allow you to post again,after you ban.
This is a malign, arrogant, macho-type lie because it propounds a
policy of confrontation that, if implemented, would be dreadfully
costly to Argentina herself, and would never succeed in recovering
what was lost as far back as 1833, and which the war of 1982 made
irrecoverable.
Well, well well. Interesting. Very interesting.
I seem to be worrying people so much, they're rehearsing their arguments off site before taking me on.
But off in their intelligence gathering, as I didn't serve in the RN. Creepy isn't it, that they're so worried they're now stalking me on the Internet.
Who started the stalking? Ah yes that would Think, who has done his level best with smear and innuendo to avoid engaging with, and I quote, “logical, intelligent, well rounded, sensible arguments”.
Mmmmmm.
Apologies to the editors of Mercopress for attracting these nutters to your website.
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