Milei doubles down on Falklands claim as US hint shifts

Argentine President Javier Milei is pulling the Falklands dispute back into the political spotlight, leveraging a thaw with London and recent US rhetoric to bolster his leadership as Argentina’s economy softens and his popularity wanes. He plans a televised address to outline “diplomatic progress” on the islands, while Trump’s comments suggesting a possible US policy shift provide a timely prop for Milei against his Peronist opponents who accuse him of softening the claim. Despite renewed dialogue, concrete steps—such as direct flights or arms talks—have stalled, and the Falklands’ oil development adds urgency to defending Argentina’s sovereignty. The controversy unfolds amid nationalist sentiment, protests, and broader tensions between the UK, US and Argentina.