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Argentina tells Falklanders to go back to England

Argentina tells Falklanders to go back to England

Published by Sam Flores

Falklanders should go back to England, Argentina’s vice-president said after Buenos Aires renewed its claim to the British overseas territory. Argentina’s claim to what it calls the Malvinas was boosted when Donald Trump threatened to review the official US position on the islands after the UK refused to join his war on Iran. Javier Milei, Argentina’s president and a close ally of Mr Trump, said last week that the “the Malvinas were, are and will always be Argentine”. Victoria Villarruel, Mr Milei’s deputy, wrote on social media on Monday: “Today, more than ever, the Malvinas are Argentine. “The discussion over the sovereignty of our islands is between states, therefore the United Kingdom must discuss bilaterally with Argentina the claim that we maintain for legal, historical and geographical reasons. “The Kelpers are English people who live in Argentine territory; they are not part of the discussion. If they feel English, they should go back to the thousands of miles away where their country is.” The nickname “Kelpers” given to the residents refers to the masses of …

Falklands tells ‘bully’ Trump to back off

Falklands tells ‘bully’ Trump to back off

Published by Sam Flores

The Falklands government has rebuked Donald Trump and told him the islands are British after the Pentagon drew up proposals to support Argentine claims over sovereignty. The US is reviewing its official position on the islands as a means to punish the UK for failing to support its war with Iran. Islanders and Sir Keir Starmer condemned the move, while war veterans accused the US president of “bullying”. In a statement, the Falkland Islands government said that 99.8 per cent of voters on the island had cast their ballot in favour of remaining a British Overseas Territory. It added: “The Falkland Islands has complete confidence in the commitment made by the UK Government to uphold and defend our right of self-determination.” Sir Keir also hit back at the Trump administration shortly after leaked emails suggested that the US position was under review. The Prime Minister’s spokesman said he could “not be clearer” that the islands were a sovereign British Overseas Territory and that their right to self-determination was paramount. The spokesman said: “Sovereignty rests with …