MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Falklands drilling will go ahead despite Argentine shipping movement ‘decree’
DRILLING in Falklands waters will go ahead as planned despite an Argentine decree aimed at handicapping shipping movement between the Islands and South America. From London British Foreign and Commonwealth Minister Chris Bryant reiterated that “we have no doubt about our sovereignty over the Falkland Islands and we're clear that the Falkland Islands Government is entitled to develop a hydrocarbons industry within its waters”. Read full article
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Disclaimer & comment rulesNever a dull moment! This will serve well to both Brown and Fernandez to create a distraction from their actual country problems.
Feb 17th, 2010 - 05:54 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I'm from Argentina and I agree with you. She is a horrible and corrupt president like her husband was. But one thing I am not agreed with is that the British want to do whatever they feel like to do in a place where the only thing they can call their own, is the Islands. They are in Argentine territory, not in their territory and they need to have respect for that. And what is sad is that the UN is run by United State and England, so they pretty much can do whatever they feel like. The small countries don't have rights anymore. That is why when the US or England decide ohh we feel like invading this country they go and do it. The UN needs to do their jobs and make the laws for everyone.
Feb 17th, 2010 - 08:20 pm - Link - Report abuse 0War is on.
Feb 17th, 2010 - 10:02 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Economic war that is. The strategy Argentina have for this conflict is one, and an effective one at that: harrass any and all who will try to do business with the islands resources (tourism, fishing, oil) and thus causing the income to come to a stop... leaving only a huge military bill to be paid by London for the military support to safeguard 2000 people and their sheep. That's bad business, and if the Argentines succeed then they will indeed get what they want ... jurisdiction over the islands.
If the oil escapade is stopped successfully then the option of Malvinas/Falklands returned to Argentina jurisdiction will be satisfactory for both parts (kelpers who think they have a say, refer to the Diego Garcia case)
Cheers
The argentinians are not stupid enough to attack because the British are much stronger. The defenses already on the island are enough to fight off an invasion. If they attempt a blockade it will be an act of war that will spell the end for the Argentine government and will only cause further problems for the country which is already corrupt and poor. I would hate to see another 650 young argentines die for no reason.
Feb 18th, 2010 - 01:50 am - Link - Report abuse 0i would hate to see another “255” (more than 1000, secret of war for 99 years, made for england gob.) young british die for a territory far 12000km only with no idea of its existence, only by the greed of a corrupt monarchy and political withers
Feb 18th, 2010 - 03:33 am - Link - Report abuse 0Oh Dear! The 'Maradonas' of Argentina (all hot air and posturing) are still ignoring a basic fact - The Falklands were colonised by the British long before Argentina was colonised by the Spanish.
Feb 18th, 2010 - 09:28 am - Link - Report abuse 0Mathieu,
Feb 19th, 2010 - 03:46 am - Link - Report abuse 0What brand of Hawaiian have you been smoking?
Mathieu, pothead!!
Feb 19th, 2010 - 08:38 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Educate yourself ignorant!!!!
John, you will not see what you want to see!
Feb 19th, 2010 - 08:39 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Commenting for this story is now closed.
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