Argentina talks tough over new claim to the Falkland Islands

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ARGENTINA has given a warning of “a drastic change” in its quest for sovereignty over the Falklands. It has also accused Britain of bad faith for failing to enter substantive talks on the future of the islands over which the two countries went to war 24 years ago.

The Government of Nestor Kirchner has indicated that it will take a hardline approach on issues such as fishing and oil exploration rights in pressing Argentina’s claim to the South Atlantic islands — a move that marks a significant deterioration in relations with Britain.

More than a thousand people died in the conflict that followed Argentina’s invasion of the islands in 1982. Margaret Thatcher sent a naval taskforce to the South Atlantic and the three-month conflict ended with Argentina’s surrender on June 14. Yesterday Britain announced plans for a “major celebration” to mark the 25th anniversary of the liberation next year. That is likely to include a service of remembrance at the islands’ capital, Port Stanley.

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Señor Kirchner, who is expected to win re-election next year, has told ministers that he will abandon the so-called “sovereignty umbrella” agreed by former President Menem, under which Argentina agreed to set aside claims over the Falklands to facilitate accords on fishing, oil exploration and transport. Señor Menem and Guido Di Tella, his Foreign Minister, had sought to eradicate the legacy of Argentina’s military dictatorship and the invasion to gain the goodwill of the islanders.

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