Argentina to file criminal case against oil company operating in Falklands
The move comes days after President Javier Milei stepped up Argentina's claims of sovereignty over the Falklands.
The Argentine government announced it will file criminal charges against oil company Navitas Petroleum for operating in waters off the Falkland Islands. President Javier Milei recently stated that Argentina's sovereignty over the islands is "historical and legal." The dispute over the Falklands has intensified, with Milei dismissing a 2013 referendum that overwhelmingly supported British rule.
The British government firmly maintains its commitment to the Falkland Islanders, emphasizing that sovereignty remains with the UK. One of Navitas' projects, Sea Lion, a potential oilfield located 130 miles from the Falklands, could face the criminal charges if the Argentine government proceeds with the case.
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