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Argentina claims the Falkland Islands
Argentina has accused a British warship of making an “illegal voyage” in its waters, just a few hours after its national team’s 2-1 victory over England in the semi-finals of the 2026 World Cup on Wednesday.
Argentina’s Foreign Minister Pablo Cuerno accused the Royal Navy of Great Britain of carrying out a “military invasion” in Argentine waters, the newspaper writes. “Guardian” British.
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The British warship HMS Medway entered Argentinian waters in early July without formally notifying the government, Curnow said, adding that a “formal note of protest” had been submitted to the British embassy expressing “strongest objections” to the action.
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The British response
In contrast, the British Prime Minister’s Office (Downing Street) responded to the allegations by confirming that the British government had informed Argentina in advance of the planned trip, which was “a routine logistical visit to Chile”.
“The facts here are that we have informed the Government of Argentina in advance that HMS Medway will be making a routine logistical visit to Chile from 5 to 8 July to support British scientific research in Antarctica, which will provide the necessary stores and supplies to continue scientific research in Antarctica.”
He continued. “The Royal Navy has always acted in full compliance with international law. The passage from the Falkland Islands to Chile was made by the shortest route, taking into account operational safety and weather factors to ensure timely delivery.”
And it counts HMS Medway Class patrol boat River batch 2usually located in the Falkland Islands.
Argentina’s accusation came after a controversy by its national team players who held up a banner that read: “Las Malvinas son Argentinas” (Argentine Falkland Islands) After the 2-1 victory over England.
There are still political tensions between Argentina and Britain over the Falkland Islands, which led to an armed war in 1982 that ended with a British victory after Argentina invaded the islands.
Buenos Aires has always claimed sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, which lie about 8,000 miles from Britain and just 300 miles from mainland Argentina.
Before the match, Argentina’s vice-president Victoria Villarreal described England as “invaders” and “rape pirates”, and after the match she released a message celebrating the victory, accompanied by a video of Argentine soldiers.
