What are the red notices Argentina has sought from Interpol over Sea Lion

Argentina has sought Interpol red notices against individuals connected to the Sea Lion oil project located north of the Falkland Islands, while the United Kingdom has urged Interpol to reject these requests as "politically motivated," according to The Guardian. Interpol responded by emphasizing Article 3 of its constitution, which forbids any intervention or activity of a political nature.

A red notice is an international request to law enforcement agencies to locate and provisionally arrest a person for extradition, but it is not a formal arrest warrant; each country decides whether to comply after review. British officials are concerned that Argentina might persuade other nations that its requests are grounded in domestic law rather than political motives.

The exact number of individuals affected or whether any red notice has been issued remains unclear. Andrea Clausen, the chief executive of the islands' government, acknowledged that the utilization of Interpol poses a threat, stating that she hopes Interpol would not take action. Workers in the oil and fishing sectors fear being detained if they travel, especially to South America.

Argentina has initiated criminal proceedings against Navitas Petroleum and Rockhopper Exploration, the project's partners. British officials, quoted by The Guardian, describe Argentina's campaign as the most serious since the 1982 war. On Tuesday, London announced measures to protect its companies from Argentine sanctions, and Argentina requested the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea to halt the Sea Lion project.