MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for March 16th 2012
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Friday, March 16th 2012 - 19:05 UTC
Falklands tells Argentina latest intimidation and bullying efforts are entirely counter-productive
The elected government of the Falkland Islands said on Friday it regrets the latest attempt by the Argentine government to economically undermine the Islanders way of life, which is yet another example of intimidation and bullying towards a country of 3.000 people.
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Friday, March 16th 2012 - 08:41 UTC
UK accuses Argentina of intimidating Falklands and promises help for oil companies
Britain has accused Argentina of illegally intimidating and attempting to damage the economic livelihoods of the Falkland Islands residents after the Foreign minister vowed legal action against oil companies involved in the Falklands oil industry.
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Friday, March 16th 2012 - 08:37 UTC
Argentina promises legal actions against all companies involved in Falklands’ oil industry
Argentina will take legal action at home and abroad against any companies involved directly or indirectly in hydrocarbons exploration off the Falkland/Malvinas Islands, Foreign Minister Hector Timerman said on Thursday.
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Friday, March 16th 2012 - 08:30 UTC
Joint declaration not expected to mention Lan flight to the Falklands, say Chilean sources
A joint declaration on the Falklands Islands dispute reaffirming Chilean support to Argentina’s claim over the Malvinas is expected to be released Friday at the end of President Cristina Fernandez visit but allegedly with no specific mention to the Lan Chile air link, according to diplomatic sources.
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Friday, March 16th 2012 - 08:26 UTC
Piñera reiterates full support to Argentine claims over the Falklands
Chilean president Sebastian Piñera expressed full support for Argentina’s claim over the Falklands and called for greater integration with the neighbouring country in his welcome speech during a gala dinner to honour visiting Argentine president Cristina Fernandez.
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Friday, March 16th 2012 - 08:10 UTC
Malvinas means protecting the continent’s natural resources, says Argentine leader
President Cristina Fernandez underlined the brotherhood between Argentina and Chile which she described as ‘unalterable’, particularly since both countries are now living under full democracies. She also thanked Chilean support for Argentine claim over the Malvinas and said that the sovereignty dispute has as a crucial element the need to protect the continent’s natural resources.
