Milei renews Argentina's claim to Falkland Islands in national address

In early September 2026, Argentine President Javier Milei used a nationally televised address to reiterate Argentina's claim to the Falkland Islands, which he referred to as "Argentinian" and "our future." He suggested a handover of the islands similar to the arrangement that returned Hong Kong to China. The speech drew reactions both at home and abroad, with some Argentine political figures, including Juan Grabois, praising the shift in tone, while British politicians like Boris Johnson responded by calling for reinforcements on the islands.