Javier Milei warned that Falklands residents did not have a right to self-determination as he announced fresh sanctions on oil drilling off the coast of the British archipelago.

BUENOS AIRES/LONDON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Argentine President Javier Milei said he would sanction oil companies drilling in the Falkland Islands, the British overseas territory claimed by Argentina, in a move which could escalate tensions with London.

A comment by Trump on recognition prompted the Argentine president to schedule a national address about the British-controlled island.

U.S. President Donald Trump has raised doubts about whether the United States would support Britain in another conflict over the Falkland Islands.

By Nicolás Misculin and Sarah Young BUENOS AIRES/LONDON, Sept 3 (Reuters) - Argentine President Javier Milei said he would sanction oil companies drilling in the Falkland Islands, stepping up the country's claims to sovereignty over the British overseas territory.

Argentina's declining birth rate has drawn renewed attention after President Javier Milei linked the drop in births to the legalization of abortion.

ARGENTINA’S president has called for the UK to give them a Hong Kong-style handover of the Falkland Islands. Javier Milei’s brazen demands come amid speculation the US may support