Javier Milei accused of 'bullying' Falklands community as tensions rise ahead of Argentine election

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Javier Milei has been accused of "bullying" the Falkland Islands community as tensions reignite over the sovereignty of the terrority.Speaking to GB News live from the British Overseas Territory, Acting Chair of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly Stacy Bragger claimed that the Argentine President was "using" the debate ahead of the 2027 elections.Mr Milei has so far dismissed the wishes of Falkland islanders, who previously voted overwhelmingly to remain as a British Overseas Territory.He argued the principle of self-determination did not apply "since the population was implanted by the occupying power on a territory whose sovereignty is in dispute".

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Joining GB News Home and Security Editor Mark White, Mr Bragger said that the intervention from Mr Milei is "nothing new".He said: "It's very unhelpful.

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We think it's another classic example of the attitude Argentina has towards us.

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This is nothing new for us, sadly.

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