Milei Blasts UN Over Inaction on Falklands Sovereignty Dispute
Argentina's president accused the United Nations of being filled with 'arrogant parasites' and warned Buenos Aires could take matters into its own hands over the islands.
Argentine President Javier Milei condemned the United Nations during a speech at the General Assembly in New York, accusing the organization of inaction over the long-running sovereignty dispute between Argentina and Britain concerning the Falkland Islands, known in Argentina as the Malvinas.
Milei described the UN as filled with "arrogant parasites" and warned that Argentina would take "matters into our own hands" regarding the dispute, according to reports of his remarks.
The Falklands/Malvinas dispute dates back decades and has remained a source of tension between Argentina and the United Kingdom, which has controlled the islands in the South Atlantic since the 19th century and fought a war with Argentina over them in 1982.
Milei's comments mark a notably combative tone toward the UN from the Argentine leader, who has previously been outspoken in his criticism of international institutions. Neither the UN nor British officials had immediately responded to the remarks.
Sources
- Argentina president attacks UN over inaction on Falkland Islands sovereignty — The Guardian — World
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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