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Do Falklanders want to be British?

Do Falklanders want to be British?

Sovereignty over the Falkland Islands (Spanish: Islas Malvinas) is disputed by Argentina and the United Kingdom. The dispute escalated in 1982, when Argentina invaded the islands, precipitating the Falklands War. Contemporary Falkland Islanders overwhelmingly prefer to remain British.

What happened in the Falkland Islands referendum of 2013?

“Do you wish the Falkland Islands to retain their current political status as an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom?” A referendum on political status was held in the Falkland Islands on 10–11 March 2013. On a turnout of 92%, 99.8% voted to remain a British territory, with only three votes against.

Why do Argentina think they own the Falklands?

Argentine forces, who had landed on the Falklands to stake a territorial claim, were ejected by a British military task force. Argentina says it has a right to the islands, which it calls the Malvinas, because it inherited them from the Spanish crown in the early 1800s.

Will Argentina ever get the Falklands?

The 1982 Falklands War failed to quell long-term Argentine ambitions, and these have once again resurfaced since lying dormant. This analysis will avoid the pessimistic prognosis that 2020 will result in the invasion of the Falklands, instead it is more likely that Argentina will seek a peaceful solution.

When did Argentina take over the Falkland Islands?

Negotiations over the sovereignty of the islands took place between Argentina and the United Kingdom in the 1960s and 1970s, but no agreement was ever reached.

Why was there a referendum on the Falklands?

So we have decided, with the full support of the British Government, to hold a referendum on the Falkland Islands to eliminate any possible doubt about our wishes. He made the announcement during a visit to the islands by Foreign Office Minister Jeremy Browne to mark the 30th anniversary of the Falklands War.

Who was the leader of the Falkland Islands?

Brad Smith, the leader of the international observer group, announced that the referendum was free and fair and executed in accordance with international standards and international laws. Negotiations over the sovereignty of the islands took place between Argentina and the United Kingdom in the 1960s and 1970s, but no agreement was ever reached.

What is the current status of the Falkland Islands?

The current political status of the Falkland Islands is that of an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom. The Islands are internally self-governing, with the United Kingdom being responsible for defence and foreign affairs.