Argentina’s vice president sends blunt five-word message to Falkland Islanders

WorldPolitics
27 Apr 2026 • 10:08 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Argentina's vice president, Victoria Villarruel, told Falkland Islanders to 'go back to England' following a leaked Pentagon memo.
  • The memo suggested the US could review its stance on Britain's claim to the Falkland Islands as a potential punishment for Nato allies.
  • This review was proposed for allies refusing to join US-Israeli strikes against Iran, highlighting strained relations between Britain and the Trump administration.
  • Villarruel asserted Argentina's claim to the Malvinas (Falkland Islands), stating the sovereignty discussion is solely between the UK and Argentina.
  • Downing Street affirmed that the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands is 'not in question,' with the territory's government expressing full confidence in the UK's defence commitment.

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