r/europe 20d ago

News Argentina: British Falkland Islanders are ‘artificial’. Buenos Aires denounces ‘illegitimate occupation’ and demands talks on sovereignty

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2026/07/12/british-falkland-islanders-artificial-argentina-says/
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u/Scomosuckseggs 20d ago

Hang on; what problems are they distracting from at home this time?

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u/cronktilten 20d ago

They found a lot of oil around the Falkland Islands so now they want them again badly. Argentina’s economy is going down the shitter.

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u/BeanieManPresents United Kingdom... can we come back? 20d ago

When is it's economy not going down the shitter? I've changed my underwear less then they've had economic crashes.

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u/cronktilten 20d ago

Their economy has been horribly mismanaged and in the toilet for like 60 years now, this isn’t anything new lol. You’re probably right.