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Tag: Argentina threatens Falklands' oil

  • Saturday, April 18th 2015 - 09:20 UTC

    Argentina again threatens Falklands' oil companies with legal actions, this time in London

    Filmus, with Ambassador Alicia Castro and former UK ambassador in Argentina, John Hughes at Canning House

    Argentina's Secretary of State for Malvinas Affairs, Daniel Filmus, defended Argentina´s sovereignty rights over the Falkland Islands in a speech he delivered in London condemning UK´s recent decision to increase its military presence in the South Atlantic, outlined the scope of the criminal lawsuit against oil companies 'illegally' operating in Falklands/Malvinas waters and warned of the environmental risks these activities entail.