Argentina Sanctions 45 Entities Over Hydrocarbon Exploration in Malvinas

Argentina's Foreign Ministry initiated sanctions against 45 entities for hydrocarbon activities in the Malvinas under British occupation.

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Argentina's Foreign Ministry opened sanction procedures against 45 people and companies for allegedly violating Argentine legislation by participating in hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation activities in the Malvinas. ^[1] Argentine President Javier Milei announced on 2026-04-12 that the nation will deploy diplomatic, economic, judicial, and legal tools to deter actors involved in the Sea Lion oil project in the Falkland Islands. ^[2] President Javier Milei instructed the sanction measures and signed a decree to expedite the application of Law 26,659, which regulates hydrocarbon activities on the Argentine continental shelf. ^[3] The British Government responded to President Milei's sovereignty claims by stating that its commitment to the Malvinas is absolute and unchangeable. ^[4] Javier Milei stated on 2026-04-12 that the inhabitants of the Falkland Islands do not have a legitimate right to self-determination because they are a population implanted in usurped territory. ^[5] President Javier Milei stated on 2026-04-12 that the Sea Lion project represents a direct threat to the strategic interests of Argentina. ^[6] The Sea Lion project, located 220 kilometers north of the Falkland Islands, is led by the Israeli company Navitas Petroleum and the British company Rockhopper Exploration. ^[7] British Defense Minister Wes Streeting stated on X that President Milei's words about sanctions speak more of Argentine domestic politics than the Malvinas. ^[8]

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Argentine President Javier Milei announced on 2026-04-12 that the nation will deploy diplomatic, economic, judicial, and legal tools to deter actors involved in the Sea Lion oil project in the Falkland Islands. · RPP

President Javier Milei instructed the sanction measures and signed a decree to expedite the application of Law 26,659, which regulates hydrocarbon activities on the Argentine continental shelf. · Hoy Digital

The British Government responded to President Milei's sovereignty claims by stating that its commitment to the Malvinas is absolute and unchangeable. · Hoy Digital

Javier Milei stated on 2026-04-12 that the inhabitants of the Falkland Islands do not have a legitimate right to self-determination because they are a population implanted in usurped territory. · RPP

President Javier Milei stated on 2026-04-12 that the Sea Lion project represents a direct threat to the strategic interests of Argentina. · RPP

The Sea Lion project, located 220 kilometers north of the Falkland Islands, is led by the Israeli company Navitas Petroleum and the British company Rockhopper Exploration. · RPP

British Defense Minister Wes Streeting stated on X that President Milei's words about sanctions speak more of Argentine domestic politics than the Malvinas. · Hoy Digital

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