Wednesday, July 15, 2026 {HMC} Argentina’s Vice President, Victoria Villarruel, has called Britain land grabbers and those who occupy land they do not own, while speaking about the Falkland Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, which are administered by Britain and claimed by Argentina.
The islands are 482 km from Argentine territory.
She made the remarks just hours before the World Cup final between England and Argentina.
Meanwhile, Argentina’s national football team coach, Lionel Scaloni, has called on Argentina’s political leaders to keep the match away from disputes between the two countries and statements that could inflame tensions.
