Argentina escalates Falklands claim citing alleged British Islamic colonisation
Argentina's chief presidential adviser Santiago Caputo cited the election of a Somali-born Labour MP as evidence Britain is being "colonised by Islam," calling it reason for Argentina to reclaim the Falkland Islands. Caputo's post, shared by President Javier Milei, reflects escalating tensions over the South Atlantic territory unseen since Argentina's 1982 invasion attempt.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 15:00 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 15:20 UTC
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