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Uruguay's Foreign Minister Separates 'Invaded Island' from Falklands Money
Uruguay's foreign minister calls Falklands dispute a shift from colonialism to money extraction.
In brief
Uruguay's foreign minister calls Falklands dispute a shift from colonialism to money extraction. Uruguay's foreign minister Mario Lubetkin argues the Falklands dispute now involves oil money extraction, not just colonialism. Originally reported by MercoPress.
Falklands dispute shifts
Uruguay's foreign minister Mario Lubetkin says the Falklands dispute changed with oil exploration: one part is the invaded island, another is money taken from there.
“When the process of oil prospecting by the United Kingdom began in the islands, the whole logic of the Malvinas issue changed”
Uruguay considers buying British ships
Uruguay's navy hopes to buy two Royal Navy patrol vessels from the River-class, a deal that sparked a resolution from 20 Argentine deputies.
Argentina files arbitration against UK
Argentina announced arbitration against the UK over the Sea Lion oil project, prompting UK to question Argentina's reliability as a partner.
Uruguay's minister denies ship deal talks
Uruguay's foreign minister denied discussing with Argentina's Pablo Quirno about buying British ships, focusing instead on the Falklands dispute.
Opposition criticizes ship deal
Opposition senator Javier Garcia called the ship deal more political than technical, warning it sends a signal to Buenos Aires.
Argentina's resolution on ship deal
19 La Libertad Avanza lawmakers filed a non-binding resolution expressing concern over Uruguay's possible purchase of British ships.
UK maintains Falklands status
The UK says the Falklands are a British overseas territory with 99.8% of voters choosing to retain that status in a 2013 referendum.
The key point
Uruguay's foreign minister Mario Lubetkin argues the Falklands dispute now involves oil money extraction, not just colonialism.
