Milei’s history with Malvinas, from admiring Thatcher to defending sovereignty
The Argentine president made an almost 180° turn on his position on the conflict. What did he use to say about it? La entrada Milei’s history with Malvinas, from admiring Thatcher to defending sovereignty se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .
President Javier Milei's recent speech defending Argentina's sovereignty claim over the Malvinas Islands in the South Atlantic surprised many political figures, who described it as a "180° turn" from his previous stances. During a televised address, Milei aligned himself with Argentina's historic position on the islands, emphasizing the country's rights over the territory and its natural resources.
He announced plans to impose stricter sanctions on companies involved in oil drilling in the area and increased military presence and funding for national defense. This stance, however, is new for Milei, who has previously expressed varying views on the issue. In 2022, he stated that "when she had to go to a war, she went there and won, even though we were on the other side" about Margaret Thatcher, praising her strong stance during the 1982 war.
However, Milei's admiration for the British Prime Minister was not well-received by the majority of Argentines, as polls have shown. Milei's comments on the Malvinas issue have been controversial throughout his career, with his stance shifting and evolving over time, but his recent alignment with Argentina's historic position on sovereignty is a significant development.
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