Daniel Filmus, a seasoned Argentinian statesman, made headlines recently with his bold assertion regarding the Falkland Islands, claiming that Argentina would eventually assume control over the disputed archipelago currently held by Britain. As the chairman of the foreign affairs committee in the Senate in Buenos Aires, Filmus stirred controversy by forecasting the Falklands’ fate under Argentine authority, emphasizing a commitment to peaceful means rather than force.
In an exclusive interview with Radio Five Live’s Breakfast program, Filmus articulated his perspective, stating, “There’s no suppression which lasts forever. It’s just a matter of how much time it takes for it to be understood that there must be dialogue and the need to find a mechanism for diplomatic agreement to get us there.” In anticipation of the 30th anniversary of the Falklands War’s commencement on April 2, 1982, Filmus underscored the Argentinian people’s patience and determination, asserting that dialogue and diplomacy would pave the way for a resolution.
Reviving the longstanding dispute over the islands, known as Las Malvinas in Argentina, Filmus, a member of President Christina Fernandez de Kirchner’s political party, insisted on Argentina’s constitutional claim and the collective aspiration of its citizens. He declared, “It is in our constitution and in the hearts of all Argentinians that sooner or later, we will regain the Malvinas, which is just 700km off our coastline and more than 14,000km from the British coast, along with all the riches that are there – fishing, oil, and the Antarctic projects. This is something that concerns the sovereignty not just of Argentina but the whole of Latin America.”
Despite Filmus’s bold assertions, the Foreign Office remained resolute, dismissing the claims and emphasizing the principle that the destiny of the Falklands is a matter for the people who inhabit the islands. Anticipating potential further claims from Argentina in the coming days and months, Whitehall sources maintained their stance, underlining the importance of the islanders’ voice in determining their future.
The historical context of the Falklands War, which unfolded 30 years ago with Argentina’s invasion on April 2, was acknowledged by Filmus. Reflecting on the conflict that resulted in 255 British and 650 Argentinian servicemen losing their lives, he highlighted the significance of the upcoming anniversary. The British Task Force, comprising 100 ships led by aircraft carriers HMS Hermes and HMS Invincible, departed Portsmouth three days after the invasion. After two months of intense fighting, British forces entered Port Stanley on June 14, prompting Argentina’s surrender and the restoration of British control over the Falkland Islands.
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In the Emporers name!
This woman is delusion. They must have serious internal economic problems in Argentina. Nothing new then.
655 Argentine servicemen, have you counted the crew of the “Belgrano”
that was sunk by a Brit nuclear sub ?
Bit of a jingoistic overreaction to say the least…
Anyway the Falklands/Malvinas mean nothing to Argentina if you see it
realistically, it is an emotional issue.
They may be of strategical worth to the Brits, and in fact the first
settlers really were British, for argument´s sakes.
But this is all just a verbal dance not worth discussing.
A true Tango Atlantico…
Your points make little sense.
well,it might never happen orat least not in the near future