Chilean deputy likens British sovereignty in the Falklands to Chile's in Magellan

Friday, September 11th 2026 - 09:06 UTC

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A Chilean lawmaker compared British sovereignty over the Falklands with Chile's over the Strait of Magellan during a parliamentary session, a position that runs counter to the official line of Santiago's government, which backs Argentina's claim to the archipelago. Read full article

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Steve Potts
Argentina has a history of taking or trying to take territory that it has no right to take.
Sep 11th, 2026 - 10:57 am - Link - Report abuse +1
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Freddie Foster
Chile was next on the list if Galtieri and his Junta had won the Falklands war.
Sep 11th, 2026 - 12:42 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Frank
The fact that the RGs are banging the Falklands/Magallanes drum again suggests that little Miss Milly realises the RG economy is about to collapse yet again and needs a distraction.
Sep 12th, 2026 - 01:10 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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