Argentine President MILEI said on the 23rd he will defend sovereignty over the
Malvinas (Falkland Islands) "in a peaceful, pragmatic and effective manner." The
government has taken a tougher line on the islands' sovereignty. In a nationwide
televised address on the evening of the 3rd MILEI said his administration will
increase sanctions on foreign companies extracting natural resources in the
islands and adjacent disputed waters. Sanctions procedures have been opened
against 60 foreign companies and individuals.
