How a multibillion-dollar oilfield has ignited the UK-Argentina feud over the Falklands
Argentina and the UK once fought a war over the Falkland Islands.
DW reports: Argentina and the UK once fought a war over the Falkland Islands.
Now, the multibillion-dollar Sea Lion oil project has reignited old tensions, with Buenos Aires seeking to put a stop to the plans.
This business story centres on Argentina. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include UK-Argentina, Falklands and UK.
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- Argentina · Americas
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- UK-Argentina, Falklands, UK, Falkland Islands
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