Argentina presses Falklands claim at U.N., criticizes inaction

Argentine President Javier Milei reaffirmed Argentina's sovereignty claim over the Falkland Islands before the U.N. General Assembly on Wednesday, accusing the international body of failing to enforce its resolutions amid British-led oil exploitation in the disputed territory. Milei criticized the Sea Lion oil project, operating under British licenses he called "illegal and illegitimate," and recalled that Resolution 3149, adopted 50 years ago, has not prevented unilateral changes. He renewed calls for Britain to resume negotiations and proposed talks on natural resource exploitation. The claim was part of Milei's broader criticism of the multilateral system, alongside his defense of alignment with the United States and Israel. He also promoted Argentina's energy sector, including Vaca Muerta, and advocated for limited regulation of artificial intelligence.