Javier Milei has redefined Argentina's approach to the Falkland Islands, challenging the historical claim of sovereignty by acknowledging the Malvinenses' right to choose their nationality. On a pivotal national holiday commemorating the conflict with the UK, he diverged from traditional commemorative practices, choosing to lead a localized ceremony in Buenos Aires. His speech garnered backlash for weakening Argentina's claim to the islands, emphasizing a need for smaller government and economic freedom instead. This shift raises questions about Argentina's identity and geopolitical stance in historical conflicts, highlighting Milei's radical departure from previous policies.
Sovereignty does not mean that the state has many companies, or that it finances the film industry, or fourth-rate recitals, or similar things. Believing that the larger the state, the greater the sovereignty is an Orwellian concept through which politics has tried, throughout history, to hide its dirty business.
Today, we honor them by reaffirming, with genuine determination, the claim for Argentine sovereignty over the Malvinas. But then his speech veered off course, and he took the opportunity to advocate for downsizing the state.
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