Why Milei and Trump are eyeing up the Falklands
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Matthew Wright spoke to the Lib Dems' Al Pinkerton and Dr Lynette Nusbacher on Argentina and the US' sabre rattling over the Falkland Islands. Argentina's President Javier Milei has moved to enforce a crackdown on oil exploration around the Falkland Islands, amid his increasing threats to make the islands Argentinian. President Milei’s office announced sanction proceedings against 45 people and companies a day after he vowed tougher action against companies operating around the British overseas territory and reiterated the country’s claim on the area, known as Las Islas Malvinas in Argentina. The Argentinian government said proceedings could also be brought against shareholders and companies providing services to firms involved in the oil projects. The announcement did not identify those facing proceedings. In a national address on Friday, Mr Milei reiterated the country’s claim on the islands and said he would introduce sanctions on any oil companies working in the area. The san
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