Argentine President Milei escalates Falkland Islands dispute with Britain
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Javier Milei (President of Argentina)
Falkland Islands / Argentina
September 3, 2026
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President Milei announced measures to halt the Sea Lion oil project near the Falkland Islands. Milei praised U.S. President Trump for suggesting a review of Washington's neutral stance on the islands. Argentina plans to increase funding for a naval base in Tierra del Fuego to bolster military presence.
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