# Milei renews Falklands sovereignty claim; UK says commitment 'absolute and immovable'

Argentina's President Javier Milei renewed the Falklands sovereignty claim, prompting UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting to reaffirm the islands' self-determination.

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Javier Milei, President of Argentina, renewed his government's sovereignty claim over the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) and threatened sanctions against companies operating on the land or in the waters of the islands to exploit their natural resources. [^1]

UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said in response that the Falkland Islands are British because 'the islanders there chose to be British', and that the United Kingdom's commitment to the islands is 'absolute and immovable'. [^2]

In a referendum held in the Falkland Islands in 2013, 99.8% of voters chose for the territory to remain part of the United Kingdom, with only three people voting against. [^3]

Javier Milei promised to build a military base on one of the continental points of Argentina closest to the Falklands archipelago in the South Atlantic. [^4]

Argentine President Javier Milei announced a national broadcast, saying 'something very strong happened' in reference to Trump's remarks on the Malvinas. [^5]

Javier Milei insulted journalists, calling them 'a bunch of human shit' and accusing them of defending foreign interests. [^6]

Unnamed sources in the US Congress told the article's author that the Malvinas issue is not on the agenda in Washington. [^7]

US President Donald Trump said in the Oval Office that 'all positions can be reviewed at all times,' including the Malvinas Islands. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Javier Milei, President of Argentina, renewed his government's sovereignty claim over the Falkland Islands (Malvinas) and threatened sanctions against companies operating on the land or in the waters of the islands to exploit their natural resources. (El Financiero, News)
2. UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said in response that the Falkland Islands are British because 'the islanders there chose to be British', and that the United Kingdom's commitment to the islands is 'absolute and immovable'. (El Financiero, News)
3. In a referendum held in the Falkland Islands in 2013, 99.8% of voters chose for the territory to remain part of the United Kingdom, with only three people voting against. (El Financiero, News)
4. Javier Milei promised to build a military base on one of the continental points of Argentina closest to the Falklands archipelago in the South Atlantic. (El Financiero, News)
5. Argentine President Javier Milei announced a national broadcast, saying 'something very strong happened' in reference to Trump's remarks on the Malvinas. (Perfil, News)
6. Javier Milei insulted journalists, calling them 'a bunch of human shit' and accusing them of defending foreign interests. (Perfil, News)
7. Unnamed sources in the US Congress told the article's author that the Malvinas issue is not on the agenda in Washington. (Perfil, News)
8. US President Donald Trump said in the Oval Office that 'all positions can be reviewed at all times,' including the Malvinas Islands. (Perfil, News)

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