Argentina’s Milei walks fine line on Falklands amid US–UK tensions
BUENOS AIRES, April 28 - Argentine President Javier Milei, a libertarian who has long cited former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as one of his political role models, has recently sharpened his public tone on the Falkland Islands, a contrast from the moderate approach he has previously adopted as he's sought closer ties with the West. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Argentina’s Milei walks fine line on Falklands amid US–UK tensionsSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxArgentina's President Javier Milei speaks during the opening session of the 144th legislative term of Congress at the National Congress building in Buenos Aires, Argentina, March 1, 2026. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian/File PhotoPublished Apr 29, 2026, 12:08 AMUpdated Apr 29, 2026, 12:23 AMListenBUENOS AIRES, April 28 - Argentine President Javier Milei, a libertarian who has long cited former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher as one of his political role models, has recently sharpened his public tone on the Falkland Islands, a contrast from the moderate approach he has previously adopted as he's sought closer ties with the West.Unlike his left-leaning predecessors,…
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