Argentina Reactivates Ushuaia Naval Base, Tightens Malvinas Sanctions Amid Antarctic Tensions

Argentina's government, led by President Milei, is reactivating a naval base near Ushuaia to strengthen Antarctic projection, while seeking to toughen sanctions on hydrocarbon exploitation around the Malvinas. The project faces domestic objections over foreign participation, and the move signals renewed sovereignty pressure on the UK amid growing U.S.-China interest in the region.