President-elect Vows to "Get the Falklands Back"

Rishi Sunak, the UK's Chancellor of the Exchequer, has declared that the status of the Falkland Islands is "settled" in response to threats from Argentina's President-elect, Javier Milei. During his campaign, Milei promised to regain control of the Falklands. However, Downing Street has maintained that there are no plans to revisit the issue.

Argentina's Sovereignty Over the Falklands "Non-Negotiable"

Milei, a former TV pundit, has emphasized that the Falklands are Argentine and their sovereignty is "non-negotiable." He has proposed pursuing diplomatic channels, similar to the UK's resolution with China over Hong Kong. He acknowledged that war is not a viable solution, referring to Argentina's failed attempt to reclaim the Falklands during the 1982 war.

Downing Street Asserts the Issue is "Long-Settled"

Downing Street reiterated that the Falkland Islands' status was resolved long ago and will not be changed. They praised former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher for her leadership during the Falklands War.

New Argentine President's Radical Plans

Milei, who will be sworn in on December 10, is expected to implement significant changes, including slashing spending by up to 15% and addressing the country's inflation rate of 142%. His opponent, Sergio Massa, described Thatcher as an "enemy" of Argentina during a televised debate.

Overall, despite the new Argentine president's rhetoric, the UK government remains firm in its stance that the Falkland Islands will remain British.