Argentina Threatens Jail for Oil Firms in Falklands

Argentine prosecutor Carlos Stornelli has requested a federal judge to pursue criminal charges against directors of companies involved in oil exploration in the Falkland Islands (Malvinas), seeking up to 20 years in prison. This escalates Argentina's legal pressure on foreign firms operating in the disputed territory, following its 2023 withdrawal from a bilateral agreement with the UK. The move signals a harder line on sovereignty and could deter investment in the region's hydrocarbons.