Leftwing Argentine activists protest outside UK embassy

About 100 protesters gathered in front of the UK embassy in Buenos Aires demanding their country to break off diplomatic relationships with the United Kingdom. This protest is due to the recent build up of tension since the 30^th anniversary of the Falkland War back in April last year. Argentina states that the island belongs to them, ignoring the claim from the UK in 1830. They state that they had a claim on the island prior to the British.

The United Kingdom have states that it is up to the inhabitants of the island to decide whether they want to stay British. Prime Minister Cameron also added that Argentina wanting to take back the island is like ‘’ colonialism ‘’. The PM stated that the Falkland island has the right to self-determination.

As the tension between the two countries builds, both sides are preparing for what might end up in another military conflict. The US however, have called for a dialogue between the two countries to resolve this conflict in a civilised manner.

My reaction

I think the United Kingdom got it right regarding this conflict between the two countries. Argentina’s claims about an earlier claim than the British has yet to be backed up by strong evidence. Besides the lack of evidence it is against the rights of the inhabitants of the island to claim it for Argentina, they are after all, citizens of the UK. I do not think this conflict will result in a war of some sorts but the possibility is certainly there.

 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-16663290