Argentina bars Malvinas-operating firms from Vaca Muerta; forces choice

Argentina's foreign minister confirmed that companies operating in the Malvinas/Falkland Islands will be barred from Vaca Muerta shale projects, reiterating President Milei's stance. This escalates economic pressure over the sovereignty dispute, forcing firms to choose between the two jurisdictions. The move signals a hardening of Argentina's position, though enforcement and impact on investment remain uncertain.