Argentina sees possibilities to advance its claim over the Malvinas Islands following Trump’s statements

Buenos Aires.- Argentine Foreign Minister, Pablo Quirno, stated this Wednesday that there are possibilities to advance the sovereignty claim over the Falkland Islands, following statements by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding a potential review of Washington’s position and the announcement of a national broadcast by Javier Milei for this Thursday, in which he will report on diplomatic progress.

“There are always chances, we are always closer,” replied Quirno to questions from the press about the possibility of Argentina regaining control of the archipelago, administered by the United Kingdom, before speaking at the far-right conference ‘Winds of Change’.

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His statements come after Trump claimed this Monday that his administration is reviewing its position on the Falkland Islands: “I review all positions. That is just one of many,” during a press conference at the White House.

Milei considered this Tuesday that the words of his American counterpart meant “something very strong” and said that the claim over the Falkland Islands is the “most important and sacred” cause for Argentines.

Falkland Islands

The Argentine Presidency later reported that Milei will hold a national broadcast this Thursday to provide details on “the diplomatic advances being carried out by the Foreign Ministry in defense of the sovereignty of the Malvinas Islands.”

The United States has historically maintained a position of neutrality in the sovereignty dispute, although it recognizes the United Kingdom’s de facto administration over the archipelago.

Milei has maintained that the Argentine claim must be resolved through diplomatic channels following what happened during the 2026 World Cup, when the players of the Argentine national team displayed a banner with the legend “The Malvinas are Argentine” after defeating England in the semifinals.

Falkland Islands and Argentina

Argentina claims sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, under British administration since 1833 and the scene of a war in 1982 that left 649 Argentine soldiers dead.