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Argentina protests with Brasilia over Falklands RAF flights calling in Brazil
The Argentine government reiterated on Monday its disappointment with the UK military flights linking with the Falkland Islands and calling in Brazil. “We made a complaint to Brazil regarding flights and we have also instructed our embassy in the UK”, said Malcorra speaking to the media. Read full article
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Disclaimer & comment rulesTo be honest, Brazil should tell Argentina to mind their own business, it is none of their concern what an independent sovereign state does within its borders. Since when does Argentina decide the foreign policy for the whole of South America. Hopefully the foreign office here in the UK will tell the Argentine Ambassador to mind his/her own business.
Mar 14th, 2017 - 08:47 am - Link - Report abuse +1Argentina constantly disrespect the Falklands Islanders. It's obvious that their stance hasn't changed and won't change. As a result Britain's stance can't change either. Impasse.
Mar 14th, 2017 - 09:05 am - Link - Report abuse -1Ref.: 2225(XXI)
Mar 14th, 2017 - 09:50 am - Link - Report abuse +1The General Assembly,
Deeply... ...without distinction of any kind,
Reaffirming the principle of non-intervention, p
Recognizing that full observance of the principle of the non-intervention of States in the internal and external affairs of other States is essential to the fulfilment of the purposes and principles of the United Nations,
6. All States shall respect the right of self-determination and independence of peoples and nations, to be freely exercised without any foreign pressure, and with absolute respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms. Consequently, all States shall contribute to the complete elimination of racial discrimination and colonialism in all its forms and manifestations.
“...arguing that Argentina “must take into account the interests of the Islanders””
Mar 14th, 2017 - 10:58 am - Link - Report abuse +1Indeed. And the Islanders interests include being defended from potential aggressors.
These flights, if military, are surely related to that vital interest.
Just love Argentinian politicians...
Mar 14th, 2017 - 01:12 pm - Link - Report abuse -1Malcorra - Transplanted population MercoPress 10 Nov 2016.
Malcorra said that historically the Argentine position was not to acknowledge for this case in particular the “self determination of peoples”, because 'kelpers' (Falkland Islanders) are a transplanted population, not aborigine.
Hm. Let's see: Falklands – Implanted Population:
https://www.academia.edu/30505159/Falklands_Implanted_Population
Fine aspirations Terry, but in the real world the intervention of States in the internal and external affairs of other States is an every day occurrence...the US, China, Russia springs to mind...
Mar 14th, 2017 - 01:47 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Jabba makes friendly noises then loses it by playing the intimidation card again. Not much of a diplomat more of a foreign object.
Mar 14th, 2017 - 02:48 pm - Link - Report abuse -1Voice, V0ice, Vestige, Think et al, sock-puppeteer extraordinaire
Mar 14th, 2017 - 04:18 pm - Link - Report abuse -3I don’t have any expectations either way. My point was to show which country was in clear violation of international law and a UN Resolution. Also, which nation(s) were operating under a ‘colour of right’.
“Some form of recognition and dialogue with the inhabitants of the Islands, who have their needs and expectations, is positive” added Malcorra arguing that Argentina “must take into account the interests of the Islanders”
Mar 15th, 2017 - 03:26 pm - Link - Report abuse -3She might try asking them what their expectations are then?
The interests of the Islanders. Which in Argentine speak translates as the interests of Argentina.
No one can dictate the interests of the Islanders but the Islanders themselves.
@Konrad Kurse
”Indeed. And the Islanders interests include being defended from potential aggressors. ”
Correct.
It is in the Islander's interests to govern themselves.
It is in the interests of the Islanders to chose who they wish to defend them.
It is not in the interests of the Islanders to belong to Argentina as their economy, conservation zone ecology and islands would be trashed within 5 years.
Evidence? Proof? Look what happened to Stanley in 1982. Tidy on the day of invasion in April.
By 14th June 1982, it was a rubbish filled shithole.
In 1832, Vernet's settlement was turned into a crime scene by Mestivier's militia, and even he got bumped off.
In August 1833, there was more crime initiated by Rivero.
A leopard never changes its spots.
1832, 1982, same CF.
Conclusion? It can't be in the Islanders interest to become Argentine because they would have less jurisdiction over their lives, be governed by a country with inadequate defence resources for the islands (will a foreign power be deterred by Tucano fighters?), and Argentina cannot even run its economy properly therefore it would bring financial ruin on the Islands.
Malcorra has not even thought what the 'Interests of the islanders' actually means.
@Pete It's always a struggle between the civilized world and backward countries.
Mar 16th, 2017 - 11:24 am - Link - Report abuse 0“It's always a struggle between the civilized world and backward countries.”
Mar 21st, 2017 - 02:16 am - Link - Report abuse -1Exactly. But of course, you don't want us to be “civilized” like you are, but “civilized” in the sense we are obedient slaves and follow your whims and accept your inferiority as “backwards” people. But what you seem to miss is that only by surpassing you, resisting you and dominating you we will become “civilized”, and you will respect us as human beings. Until then, we will resist you and your kind.
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