Milei finds unity in pushback against Falkland Islands oil project

Argentines have broadly backed President Javier Milei’s forceful push against oil drilling near the Falkland Islands, underscoring the enduring resonance of Argentina's sovereignty claim over the British-controlled archipelago.



In a televised address on Thursday, Milei said he would submit a bill to Congress to toughen sanctions against companies drilling and participating in "other activities on the islands that impact our natural resources."



Milei previously favored diplomacy over confrontation on the Falklands. Argentina has claimed sovereignty over the Falkland Islands for nearly two centuries and lost a war with Britain over them in 1982. Britain said on Friday its position was "unwavering."



Because Argentina does not administer the islands, it cannot directly block drilling there.