There is a degree of tension over events surrounding the Falklands at the moment with rumours of taskforces and such to protect planned oil drilling operations.The Beeb reports that things warmed up a little when Argentine President Cristina Fernandez signed a decree on Tuesday requiring all vessels travelling between Argentina and the islands, or those wanting to cross Argentine territorial waters en route to the Falklands, to seek prior permission.
Whitehall sources and various ministers insist that everything is under control. Glad to hear it. Even so, we still think that whoever is organising things on the UK side should be made aware that the island’s chief executive has something of a reputation for ignoring regulations whatever the circumstances.
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