Argentine Falklands veterans slam Milei as 'liar' and 'crazy person'

Argentine Falklands War veterans have publicly condemned President Javier Milei as "a liar" and "a crazy person" after he renewed Argentina's sovereignty claim over the islands, with his approval ratings now around 30%. Veterans group leaders accuse Milei of exploiting the dispute to distract from domestic crises including rising unemployment and economic hardship. The La Plata Malvinas Veterans' Centre stated the government is using the Falklands as "a lifeline to hide its corruption," noting 61% of Argentines believe the push was politically motivated. Milei announced potential sanctions on oil companies near the islands, and a federal judge ordered British and Israeli firms to halt development of the Sea Lion oilfield. The UK maintains its position is "long-standing and unwavering," citing the 2013 referendum where 99.8% of islanders voted to remain British.