Britain has privately appealed to Interpol to block Argentina’s requests for "red notices" targeting individuals connected to a major oil development near the Falkland Islands, escalating a sovereignty dispute that mirrors Cold War-era tensions. The move comes as London seeks to prevent the international policing agency from acting on Buenos Aires’ demands, raising concerns over potential legal repercussions for British-linked projects in the contested territory. With relations between the two nations strained to levels unseen since the 1982 conflict, the diplomatic push underscores the high stakes of Argentina’s push to challenge UK control over the islands. The case highlights how energy disputes are becoming a flashpoint in the long-standing territorial row.
Exclusive: Caution urged over Javier Milei government’s ‘red notice’ requests for arrest of individuals linked to oil projectBritain has appealed to Interpol to reject Argentina’s requests for the arrest of individuals involved in a large oil project off the Falkland Islands.With tensions over the sovereignty of the British overseas territory reaching levels not seen since the war with Argentina in 1982, UK officials have sought urgent assurances from the international organisation. Continue reading...
