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Argentina files criminal charges against Navitas Petroleum in Falklands

9/9/2026

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Argentina Files Charges

Argentina officially announced criminal charges on Monday against Navitas Petroleum and its subsidiaries for operating in waters off the Falkland Islands.
President Javier Milei said the islands rightfully belong to Argentina and launched sanctions proceedings against 45 people and companies linked to the oil activities.
UK Foreign Office Minister Kirsty McNeill said the islands’ future is for the islanders to decide.

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Argentina Sues Navitas

Argentina filed criminal charges Monday against Israeli firm Navitas Petroleum and subsidiaries for operating in Falkland waters.
President Javier Milei said President Donald Trump’s review threatened Argentina, calling the drilling an attempt to steal resources.
Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno will file the complaint, noting Navitas used UK licences to exploit the Sea Lion field, which holds at least 231 million barrels of oil.

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President Javier Milei announced sanctions proceedings against 45 people and companies linked to oil activities near the islands, as reported by Center-leaning sources.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Center-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Left-leaning coverage.

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Argentina Files Charges

Argentina officially announced criminal charges on Monday against Navitas Petroleum and its subsidiaries for operating in waters off the Falkland Islands.
President Javier Milei said the islands rightfully belong to Argentina and launched sanctions proceedings against 45 people and companies linked to the oil activities.
UK Foreign Office Minister Kirsty McNeill said the islands’ future is for the islanders to decide.

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