
Argentina's poverty rate rises to 32 percent under Milei, with more pain forecast
A 4.1-percentage-point increase in the first half of 2026 could complicate Milei's re-election bid.

A 4.1-percentage-point increase in the first half of 2026 could complicate Milei's re-election bid.

President Javier Milei said the principle of self-determination does not apply to the disputed islands.

Argentine President Javier Milei used his UN General Assembly address to argue the organization overlooked Argentina's position on the Falkland Islands, calling for self-determination not to apply given the population's origins.
The Argentinian president criticized the UN as ineffective in resolving the sovereignty dispute with Britain over the islands.
Left-wing groups led protesters through the Argentine capital in opposition to the government's economic policies.

According to a BBC News report, Argentina has targeted an oil company operating in the Falkland Islands, days after President Javier Milei intensified the country's sovereignty claims over the territory.

Cartoonist Martin Rowson addresses resurfacing discussions involving British ministers and Argentina's President Javier Milei over the Falkland Islands.