Argentinian judge orders suspension of Falklands oil project

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 17, 2026Country: Argentina

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Argentinian judge orders suspension of Falklands oil project

An Argentinian judge has ordered the suspension of a British-Israeli oil project near the Falkland Islands following a lawsuit filed by 1982 war veterans and environmental lawyers. The ruling prohibits Rockhopper Exploration and Navitas Petroleum from undertaking any actions related to oil extraction until an environmental impact assessment is conducted. President Javier Milei's administration has also taken legal action against the project, claiming it violates a United Nations resolution.

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