Chile’s Defence Minister Says Britain Has Held the Falklands for 200 Years
Fernando Barros said Chile still backs Argentina’s claim while describing British control as a de facto situation after about 200 years.
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Chile's defence minister backs trade between Punta Arenas and the Falklands
Chile's Defence Minister Fernando Barros Tocornal has backed the development of commercial activity between the Magallanes region and the Falklands, saying his country's support for Argentina's sovereignty claim does not imply restrictions on trade with the archipelago. He made the remarks in an interview with Radio Polar in Punta Arenas during a visit to the region on September 24 and 25.
The statements of the holder of Defense met hours before the appeal to the Chancellor and generated repercussions in the Argentine press. After his accountability to Congress, the Minister of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed that "there is a policy of Chile (...), which is to recognize Argentina's legitimate right to sovereignty in the Malvinas Islands."
The Minister of Defense, Fernando Barros, addressed Chile's position in relation to the dispute over the sovereignty of the Malvinas Islands and supported the development of commercial activities between Punta Arenas and the archipelago. The statements were collected this Sunday by the Argentine newspaper La Nación, which highlighted the sayings delivered by the secretary ... Continue reading "Minister Barros addresses dispute for Malvinas and s…
Fernando Barros Tocornal referred to the conflict over the sovereignty of the archipelago, saying that they have "right to exercise trade" between the British government of the islands and the Chilean town of Punta Arenas.
Fernando Barros Tocornal recognized the Argentine claim, but asked to respect “the will” of the Kelpers; he relativized the commitments to Mercosur
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