Tag: Falklands sovereignty

Saturday, October 8th 2022 - 10:47 UTC
UK representative challenges OAS Assembly to recognize Falklands right to self determination

The United Kingdom called on the Organization of American States (OAS) on Friday to “recognize the right to self-determination” of the Falklands/Malvinas islanders who had decided to remain citizens of a British Overseas Territories and members of the British Family, despite Argentina’s sovereignty claims.
Monday, October 3rd 2022 - 10:55 UTC
Fernandez upgrades Falklands strategic position; promises to reinforce military presence in southern Argentina

Argentine president Alberto Fernández again claimed sovereignty over the Falklands and other South Atlantic Islands, “usurped” by the United Kingdom, asking London to comply with international resolutions, since “this occupation could limit the flow of vessels between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans and the access to Antarctica.”
Friday, September 30th 2022 - 10:37 UTC
Ample commitment from Labour with Falkland Islands self determination

The round of United Kingdom political parties conferences has commenced and this week at Liverpool was Labour week, with the Falkland Islands government presence larger than normal, to mark this year the 40th anniversary of the war and Liberation.
Wednesday, July 6th 2022 - 10:40 UTC
US ambassador in Argentina, “would like to see negotiations on Malvinas question, but it is a complicated issue”

United States ambassador to Argentina, Mark Stanley admitted he would like to see negotiations between Argentina and the United Kingdom on the Falklands/Malvinas question, but “I admit it is a very complicated issue”.
Thursday, June 30th 2022 - 10:30 UTC
Johnson disappointed Falklands issue was brought up by Fernandez, but described the meeting as frank and friendly

Boris Johnson has admitted he was “disappointed” that Argentine president Alberto Fernandez used the G7 summit bilateral meeting to bring up the issue of the Falklands/Malvinas dispute.
Monday, June 27th 2022 - 10:30 UTC
Uruguay Congress Falklands declaration expected first week of July; differences on the term 'usurpation'

The Uruguayan parliament is expected to make a legislative declaration relative to the Falkland Islands conflict and the 40th anniversary of the war during the first week of July. The initiative was presented by the opposition catch-all coalition (Broad Front) in April, but the final decision has been delayed since the senior member of the ruling coalition which supports president Luis Lacalle Pou, does not agree with the wording.
Wednesday, May 18th 2022 - 10:20 UTC
Taiana: UK “cynical” when it supports Ukrainian territorial integrity and denies Argentina’s over Malvinas

Argentine Defense Minister Jorge Taiana again accused the British government of being “cynical” since it has a double yardstick, on the one hand, they support Ukrainian sovereignty and on the other, they deny Argentine legitimate rights over Falklands/Malvinas islands sovereignty
Monday, April 25th 2022 - 11:50 UTC
Operation Paraquet, the recovery of South Georgia April 25/26

On April 25/26 1982 British forces launched Operation Paraquet which enabled the recovery of South Georgia, the first UK victory and defeat for the occupying Argentine forces in the Falkland Islands and its dependency.
Wednesday, April 20th 2022 - 10:54 UTC
Falklands 40: why Malvinas are still such an emotive issue in Argentina

By Matthew Benwell (*) – At this time of year, the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) take center stage in public and political life across Argentina. April 2 marked the 40th anniversary of what many Argentines think of as the “recovery” of an integral part of their national territory from the UK. The “recovery” was only to last for 74 days before a British task force defeated Argentine troops and reclaimed what the UK government recognizes as British overseas territory – the Falkland Islands.
Tuesday, April 19th 2022 - 20:36 UTC
Financial Times says CFK's speech fueled Falklanders' fears

The Financial Times said in an editorial Monday that the recent speech by Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK) did nothing fue fuel fears among Falklanders who already feel threatened by the Constitution's provision stressing the South American country's claims over the archipelago and the other British Overseas Territories in the South Atlantic.