Milei threatens sanctions as he refocuses on Falklands
Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 4, 2026Country: Argentina
Politics

Argentine President Javier Milei has threatened sanctions against companies drilling for oil near the Falkland Islands. In a televised address, he announced plans to seek urgent legislation to toughen penalties for companies operating without approval from Buenos Aires. The sanctions would target the Sea Lion project, developed by Rockhopper Exploration and Navitas Petroleum, and could also affect suppliers and shareholders.
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