Milei vows tougher sanctions, defense push over Falklands oil drilling

Argentine President Javier Milei announced plans to tighten sanctions on companies involved in oil projects around the Falkland Islands, boost defense resources in the south, and send a bill to Congress to strengthen Argentina's sovereignty response. This escalates the long-standing territorial dispute with the UK, though concrete measures remain unspecified. The move signals a more assertive Argentine posture, potentially affecting regional stability and foreign investment in the South Atlantic.