Argentina Says It Will File New Legal Complaints Against Firms Exploring for Oil Near Falkland Islands

Argentina's government said it intends to intensify its campaign against companies exploring for oil near the Falkland Islands, according to a report by Al Jazeera published on September 15, 2026.

The report states that Argentine authorities plan to file new legal complaints against firms involved in oil exploration activities in waters near the islands, though further details on the specific companies targeted or the nature of the complaints were not immediately available.

The Falkland Islands, known as the Malvinas in Argentina, have long been the subject of a sovereignty dispute between Argentina and the United Kingdom, which administers the islands as a British Overseas Territory. The two countries fought a war over the territory in 1982.

Argentina has previously objected to oil exploration activities conducted by companies operating under licenses granted by the Falkland Islands government, arguing that such activities occur in disputed waters without Argentine consent.

Al Jazeera's report did not provide additional specifics on the timeline for the legal complaints or the legal venues in which Argentina intends to pursue them. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.