Why does Uruguay allow ships from Malvinas to resupply in its ports?
As Chile announces a controversial deal with the islands for ships to use Punta Arenas, we look at the current supply route La entrada Why does Uruguay allow ships from Malvinas to resupply in its ports? se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .
Uruguay's decision to allow ships from the Malvinas Islands to resupply in its ports, despite the islands being considered Argentine territory, has been a source of diplomatic tension. Historically, ships traveling to the Malvinas in the mid-20th century would stop in Montevideo before reaching the islands. However, during the 1970s and 1982 war, the flow of goods significantly increased.
After Argentina's victory in the war, the country banned ships from the Malvinas from using its ports. In 2011, the Mercosur trade bloc agreed to not allow Malvinas-flagged ships in their ports, but Uruguay found a loophole by allowing ships to dock if they changed their flag to the British Red Ensign. This has continued in recent years, with ships using Montevideo as a restocking port for fishing and expedition vessels.
Argentine Malvinas War veterans have criticized this arrangement, arguing it benefits Argentine natural resource exploration near the islands. However, Argentina has not publicly protested this deal with Uruguay.
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