Argentina to speed up sanctions on firms involved in Falklands oil projects

​Argentine President Javier ‌Milei said ​on Thursday he would ‌sign a decree to speed up sanctions against companies involved ‌in oil exploration in ‌the Falkland Islands, stepping up pressure on firms operating ⁠in ​the disputed ⁠territory without Buenos Aires' approval.

In ⁠a national address, Milei said ​the decree would accelerate enforcement ⁠procedures under Argentine law against those ⁠participating ​in oil extraction in territory Argentina considers ⁠its own but that remains ⁠under ⁠British control.