About: Falklands

Argentina puts hope in Brexit for new EU position on the Falklands

The EU could re-evaluate its position on the disputed Falkland Islands after Britain leaves the bloc, Argentina's foreign minister said yesterday (20 April).

Argentina says Falklands claim unchanged by Brexit

Argentinian President Mauricio Macri told EU leaders yesterday (4 July) that his country's claim to the Falkland Islands remains unchanged following Britain's vote to leave the EU.

EU outraged as Spain’s Repsol ousted from Argentina

Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner unveiled plans yesterday (16 April) to seize control of leading energy company YPF, which is controlled by Spain's Repsol, drawing swift warnings from the European Union and risking the country's economic isolation. 

War of words heats up over the Falklands

Argentina's president yesterday (7 February) accused Britain of "militarising the South Atlantic" and vowed to complain to the United Nations as tension rises ahead of the 30th anniversary of the Falklands war.