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Chile has supported its neighbor so far, but the stakes may soon change.
Argentinian president Cristina Fernandéz de Kirchner will meet with political leaders spanning the entire country and political spectrum on Tuesday night to announce what is expected to be a the latest set of diplomatic measures against the U.K. in the ongoing sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands, a U.K. territory off the coast of Argentina.
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Argentinian president Cristina Fernandéz de Kirchner will meet with political leaders spanning the entire country and political spectrum on Tuesday night to announce what is expected to be a the latest set of diplomatic measures against the U.K. in the ongoing sovereignty dispute over the Falkland Islands, a U.K. territory off the coast of Argentina.
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David Pedigo
Originally from Chicago, Illinois, David received his BA in International Relations from Beloit College in 2011. Ten days after receiving his diploma, he was on a flight to Santiago to work for a foreign exchange program. Although originally working a temporary position, David decided to stay in Chile longer and explore his passion for writing through the Santiago Times. He likes to keep up to date on current events around the world, but he has a particular passion and interest in the Americas. He has also lived in Ecuador, and plans to one day get his Master’s in International Affairs.
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#11
2012-03-20 08:04
Quoting Daniel:
Precisely. Chile lost Patagonia do Argentina at the time of Pacific War in 1850. And in 1982 during the Falkland war, Galtieri might have restricted himself not only English territory, but also taken Chilean one. Chile´s position seems to be not only incoherent but also hypocritical: it is obviously pro Argentina, but it tries to convince UK of its neutrality in other not to damage its commerce with the UK.
Nice to see support from Chileans :) Patagonia or modern day Argentina should be Chile, it should belong to the natives now they want Falklands again. Freedom to the people "no matter where they might be"
Precisely. Chile lost Patagonia do Argentina at the time of Pacific War in 1850. And in 1982 during the Falkland war, Galtieri might have restricted himself not only English territory, but also taken Chilean one. Chile´s position seems to be not only incoherent but also hypocritical: it is obviously pro Argentina, but it tries to convince UK of its neutrality in other not to damage its commerce with the UK.
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#10
2012-02-17 06:55
Wow Gustavo I'm glad you're not my lawyer or I'd be in jail. It was the Americans who first kicked out Vernet and that was after Vernet got permission for his settlement from BA and London. As to our Chilean brothers - they have long memories of incessant terrotorial disputes with us and that Galtieri had them in his sights if he had succeeded in Las Malvinas.
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#9
2012-02-17 01:22
I think many of the comments relate to envy you having to Argentina as South American nation. Obviously, it is Argentina that has the legitimate rights of sovereignty over the Islands, and backed by international law. It is a country that gained independence in 1816 and British encroachment took place in 1833, is that clear for those who do not understand?. For the "Chilean brothers" say that Argentines do not take away the dream, just give us, give us and we will always disgust.
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#8
2012-02-15 13:58
Many Argentinians think the Malvinas farrago it is absurd too. We have possession of three million square km of the best land and resources in the world and we want some rocks where trees won't grow in the windiest place on earth! Go figure. Perhaps the government should stop stealing our pensions and blowing up another huge economic bubble rather than diverting any attention to this absurd sideshow.
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#7
2012-02-14 22:42
It sure looks like and sounds like Britain out there. And the people who reside there made their choice awhile ago. Unfortunately it was ill advised of Argentina to think they could simply invade and take the islands back. President Fernadez de Kirchner being from Patagonia has long been steeped in historical slights of the region. I am note sure what all this rhetoric is designed to do, what is she looking to accomplish. Why recreate this tempest now?
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#6
2012-02-13 21:58
Nice to see support from Chileans :) Patagonia or modern day Argentina should be Chile, it should belong to the natives now they want Falklands again. Freedom to the people "no matter where they might be"
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#5
2012-02-13 12:10
Now here's a briton who makes sense:
http://www.politics.co.uk/comment-analysis/2012/02/07/comment-uk-must-hand-the-falklands-back-to-argentina
http://www.politics.co.uk/comment-analysis/2012/02/07/comment-uk-must-hand-the-falklands-back-to-argentina
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#4
2012-02-10 16:43
As chilean, I don't agree with our goverment and the position they took about this international Sovereignty issue, there is lots of people who have seen and remember, the several "issues" the argentinian goverments, (depending on the political party)always have with their neighbord countries. In my 30 years, I've seen Argentina with 4 "territorial issues" with Chile(Islands Lennox, Picton and Nueva (1980), Laguna del Desierto, Campos de HIelo Sur etc.)
From my perspective the current argentinian administration is doing this in order to get 2 things: the oil from the Falklands island and directing the views out from their internal corruption.
In general, chileans don't speak about this matter because is not part of our daily problems, however the territorial problems Argentina haves with everyone in the area aren't forgettable.
From my perspective the current argentinian administration is doing this in order to get 2 things: the oil from the Falklands island and directing the views out from their internal corruption.
In general, chileans don't speak about this matter because is not part of our daily problems, however the territorial problems Argentina haves with everyone in the area aren't forgettable.
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#3
2012-02-09 23:38
I hope Chile rises above this petty saber rattling coming out of the third world rat hole that is Argentina, but I won't hold my breath with the current government. The thing is, if you asked Chileans who do they prefer, British or Argentinian, they would probably go British. Argentina are widely regarded as having superiority complexes and being arrogant. Make a choice, Chile. Do you wish to join the most prosperous, free nations in the world, or be relegated to the status of one of Chavez' groupies. Don't sell yourselves out to the Argentinians, who occupy YOUR land in Patagonia. I implore the families of Falkland Chileans who are living in Chile to take to the streets and object to the government support of Kirchner, who is nothing but a plastic, far-left version of Leopoldo Galtieri.
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#2
2012-02-07 22:00
In recent years, Chile has clearly demonstrated that it is a respected member of the international community. To associate itself with this petty little display of tribalism by Argentina would once again relegate Chile to the tired old habit of whining about colonial issues that are hundreds of years in the past. Argentina has tried to drum up popular support for this dead issue once before -- and see where it got them. Forget about it, Chile. Rise above it. Besides, if you give Argentina support on this claim, you know they'll just turn around and dredge up their dusty claim to the 3 tiny Chilean islands in the Beagle Channel. Rise above it, Chile!
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#1
2012-02-07 21:46
When Chile is, hopefully, on target to become the first developed Latin American country its position with Argentina is somewhat immature. Ignoring the, at best, dubious historical claims made by Argentina (the 1816 independence being after 1811 Spanish withdrawal from Falklands, no good evidence that 'all' Spanish territory was transfered to Argentina, Vernet requesting British Sovereignty etc.) the UK Prime Minister seems correct in describing Argentina's President's behaviour as colonial. It seems that only 1 Falkland Islander wishes to become Argentinian, the rest of the population do not. Any act to change this is by defnition is an act of colonialism, the UK PM is just using the definition of the word. Ignoring the economic argument, Chile's continued support of the Argentinian position is simply improper. [Chile's only way out might be to support a once and for all referendum of the islanders' wishes - do they wish to be Argentinian or not?]
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