Does anyone else find it strange Argentina still thinks they won the Falklands War?

[IrishLad]

I am confused. Why does Argentina still think it won the Falklands War? They clearly lost to the UK. Why do they still think they have claim to the Falklands?

Mondino tells Cameron Argentine not happy with his trip to Falklands

Argentine Foreign Minister Diana Mondino Wednesday conveyed to her British colleague Lord David Cameron her government's uneasiness for the latter's visit to the Falkland Islands en route to the G20 Summit of top diplomats where they met. Mondino also insisted on Argentina's “sovereignty rights”...

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[James Bond]

Also something like 99.8% of the Falkland Islanders voted to remain British in past surveys. I doubt anyone there would vote to stay with Argentina vs. UK so Argentina also needs to consider that aspect.

 

[MikeRoss]

I saw this article. Can anyone tell me why Argentina wants the Falklands so bad even after all of the people there would never want it to be Argentine vs. UK?

Argentina adapts strategy on Falklands/Malvinas sovereignty claim: “There is no discussion”

Argentina's strategy on its sovereignty claim over the Falkland/Malvinas Islands “has changed,” Chancellor Diana Mondino said after meeting with British Foreign Secretary David Cameron.

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[Jenn]

In reading this it sounds like they wanted the oil reserves there?

Why are the Falkland Islands so important to Argentina and the UK?

The Falkland Islands conflict between the UK and Argentina took place more than 40 years ago, but the territory remains important to both.

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[Betsy Ross]

Argentina still acts like Falklands are theirs. The UK must just laugh at it.

Argentine Foreign Ministry summons British Ambassador over South Atlantic moves

The Argentine Foreign Ministry summoned British Ambassador Kirsty Hayes to express the “concern” of the government of President Javier Milei over recent unilateral actions taken by the United Kingdom in the South Atlantic, including Foreign Secretary David Cameron's recent visit to the...

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[Bill]

Argentina still acts like Falklands are theirs. The UK must just laugh at it.

Argentine Foreign Ministry summons British Ambassador over South Atlantic moves

The Argentine Foreign Ministry summoned British Ambassador Kirsty Hayes to express the “concern” of the government of President Javier Milei over recent unilateral actions taken by the United Kingdom in the South Atlantic, including Foreign Secretary David Cameron's recent visit to the...

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I read this today. Has anyone told Milei that NO ONE on the Falklands Islands wants to go back to Argentina? They are all happy being part of the UK.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/02/americas/falklands-milei-argentina-sovereignty-roadmap-intl-latam/index.html

 

[earlyretirement]

I read this today. Has anyone told Milei that NO ONE on the Falklands Islands wants to go back to Argentina? They are all happy being part of the UK.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/02/americas/falklands-milei-argentina-sovereignty-roadmap-intl-latam/index.html

Yes I just find this a distraction. The locals there will never agree to it. Argentina can't win this and not worth arguing on this, IMHO. The UK will never give it up and Argentina can't make them. I think Milei should focus on the economy and he has enough issues and problems without creating new ones.

 

[GlasgowJohn]

Milei``s and Mondinos comments are posturing for the Argentine audience / they know they have no chance of gaining control of the Falklands peacefully.

The only route that would make any sense is by going to the International Court of Justice and they, as did previous Argentine leaders, know they would lose there.

When my close Argentine friends bring this up in conversation , I ask them , why doesn't your government produce a 5 year plan for the Falklands explaining to the islanders how their lives would improve under Argentine rule?

And this would of course be impossible.

 

[Billy Goat]

Milei``s and Mondinos comments are posturing for the Argentine audience / they know they have no chance of gaining control of the Falklands peacefully.

The only route that would make any sense is by going to the International Court of Justice and they, as did previous Argentine leaders, know they would lose there.

When my close Argentine friends bring this up in conversation , I ask them , why doesn't your government produce a 5 year plan for the Falklands explaining to the islanders how their lives would improve under Argentine rule?

And this would of course be impossible.

International Court has already ruled. There is no amount of planning or scheming that will end up with Argentina being in control of this Island again. The Islanders are very happy under British rule. Never going back. Why would they?

 

[GlasgowJohn]

When did the ICJ rule ?

 

[Billy Goat]

When did the ICJ rule ?

You're right. Maybe I am wrong. I thought I read somewhere that ICJ ruled but I could be wrong. I still don't see this changing. Why/how would it? As a citizen there would you rather have UK citizenship or Argentina? Ha. Case closed.

 

[GlasgowJohn]

Argentina always talks about how they won the vote in the UN. That was very nice but they bought the votes from their friends and the people who hated the UK. But the UN doesn't really decide anything and it's not a court of law. The only place that matters is the ICJ and the Argentine nation has refused to take their case to this course. You don't really need to wonder why.

 

[Billy Goat]

Argentina always talks about how they won the vote in the UN. That was very nice but they bought the votes from their friends and the people who hated the UK. But the UN doesn't really decide anything and it's not a court of law. The only place that matters is the ICJ and the Argentine nation has refused to take their case to this course. You don't really need to wonder why.

Yes you're right. I stand corrected. I just don't understand with all the problems Milei has to worry about they are wasting time on this. What do you think this is about @GlasgowJohn? I know you from your posts you are Scottish not from the UK but have you ever felt any resentment at all from locals?

 

[Finance Prof]

Does it matter what the locals there think? I read before the locals there had to vote. Before didn't Argentina try to bribe the locals paying them millions each? There was an interesting article on the British's influence on Argentina here.

The United Provinces without a Kingdom

The United Kingdom's failed attempts to conquer Argentina, British influence in Argentina & BCRA creation, and the Falklands.

www.bowtiedmara.io

 

[aleks]

Even Milei says he has a plan to get them back.

Milei dijo que piensa recuperar las Islas Malvinas, pero aclaró que es "un proceso largo"

El Presidente aseguró que el primer paso de su estrategia fue el acto que mantuvo en Ushuaia con la Jefa del Comando Sur de Estados Unidos Laura Richardson

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[Larry]

Even Milei says he has a plan to get them back.

Milei dijo que piensa recuperar las Islas Malvinas, pero aclaró que es "un proceso largo"

El Presidente aseguró que el primer paso de su estrategia fue el acto que mantuvo en Ushuaia con la Jefa del Comando Sur de Estados Unidos Laura Richardson

www.iprofesional.com

Milei also said he had a plan to dollarize and that won't happen any time soon.

 

[GlasgowJohn]

Even Milei says he has a plan to get them back.

Milei dijo que piensa recuperar las Islas Malvinas, pero aclaró que es "un proceso largo"

El Presidente aseguró que el primer paso de su estrategia fue el acto que mantuvo en Ushuaia con la Jefa del Comando Sur de Estados Unidos Laura Richardson

www.iprofesional.com

Yip , I think Fatima taught him how to tell jokes to a big audience before their break up.

 

[Avocado]

Now China supports Argentina's claim for the Malvinas. What a tangled web Milei weaves.

Mondino assured of China's support for Argentina's stance regarding Malvinas/Falkland issue

Although Argentine Foreign Minister Diana Mondino had the near-impossible task of putting her country on good terms with China despite President Javier Milei's disparaging campaign comments, some common ground was reached this week as the South American diplomat reaffirmed the one-China...

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[aleks]

Now Milei acknowledges that they are from the UK but still intends to claim them anyway.

Milei admits Malvinas Islands are ‘in the hands of the UK’

During an interview with the BBC, Argentina’s President says that he will never renounce his nation’s sovereignty claim over disputed Malvinas (Falkland) Islands, but admits “there is no immediate solution.” La Libertad Avanza leader offers praise for Margaret Thatcher, calling her “brilliant.”

www.batimes.com.ar

 

[Digital Nomad]

Now Milei acknowledges that they are from the UK but still intends to claim them anyway.

Milei admits Malvinas Islands are ‘in the hands of the UK’

During an interview with the BBC, Argentina’s President says that he will never renounce his nation’s sovereignty claim over disputed Malvinas (Falkland) Islands, but admits “there is no immediate solution.” La Libertad Avanza leader offers praise for Margaret Thatcher, calling her “brilliant.”

www.batimes.com.ar

It sounds like Milei knows the reality that this won't get resolved for decades if ever at all.