Milei announces a national address on Thursday over the Falklands claim

Argentine President Javier Milei announced on Tuesday that he will deliver a national address on Thursday evening to discuss the sovereignty claim over the Falklands. This announcement came after a cabinet meeting at Casa Rosada, where Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno presented an assessment of ongoing diplomatic efforts. Milei described the matter as "the most important and sacred cause we Argentines have" and claimed "something very significant happened yesterday" regarding the issue.

He stated that the US shift in international strategy could favor Argentina's position and emphasized that Argentina has achieved "the greatest diplomatic progress on the issue since the return of democracy." Milei also mentioned historical backing from China and the US's newfound stance on the matter. However, these claims do not align with official US statements.

US President Donald Trump, when asked about the matter on Monday, only said he reviews every position, without confirming any decision. The US ambassador in Buenos Aires, Peter Lamelas, clarified that Washington's neutrality "has not changed." The State Department recognizes competing claims and British administration of the islands but does not take sides.

The British government, led by Chancellor John Healey, reiterated its unwavering commitment to the Falkland Islands remaining British. A British government spokesperson emphasized the territory's status as an overseas territory based on the 2013 referendum, where 99.8% of voters backed this status.