Argentina to file criminal case against oil company operating in Falklands

The move comes days after President Javier Milei stepped up Argentina's claims of sovereignty over the Falklands.

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Argentina to file criminal case against oil company operating in Falklands

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BBC Published 8 September 2026

Argentina to file criminal case against oil company operating in Falklands

Guardian Published 8 September 2026

Argentina says it will file criminal charges against energy company in Falklands row

Javier ⁠Milei has vowed to sanction oil companies drilling in the British overseas territory amid speculation Donald Trump is reviewing UK’s sovereignty claims Argentina’s government said on ⁠Monday it will file criminal charges against the Israeli energy company Navitas Petroleum and ⁠its executives ⁠for operating in the Falkland Islands. The move follows remarks on Friday by the Argentina president, Javier ⁠Mile…

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