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Argentina to file criminal charges against Navitas Petroleum over Falklands drilling

The complaint targets Navitas subsidiaries and executives, and Argentina says the Sea Lion project violates its law and sovereignty claims.

  • On Monday, the office of Argentine President Javier Milei announced a criminal complaint against Tel Aviv-listed Navitas Petroleum and partners for illegal oil exploration near the Falkland Islands.
  • Argentina alleges the companies violated national law by holding hydrocarbon licenses issued by "the illegitimate government of the United Kingdom," maintaining sovereignty over the territory 300 miles away in the South Atlantic.
  • The Sea Lion field is central to the dispute, with Navitas Petroleum holding a 65% stake; Gideon Tadmor, the company's chair, holds about 9% of shares as the project moves toward production in the North Falkland Basin.
  • Britain defended its claim with Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband stating the U.K.'s position is "unwavering," while National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to recognize Argentine sovereignty over the territory.
  • As Sea Lion moves toward production, the sovereignty dispute has transformed into a conflict over resources. Milei previously threatened to sanction shareholders and directors involved in Falklands oil activities, escalating tensions.
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Argentina has announced that it will file criminal charges against the oil company Navitas Petroleum, which is conducting research in waters near the Falkland Islands. President Javier Miel has described the oil drilling as a threat to Argentine sovereignty, while the government claims that the activity violates Argentine laws. London reacted immediately, emphasizing that the future of the Falklands belongs to the islanders and that the British …

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Argentina filed a criminal complaint against the Israeli oil company Navitas and its partners for operating in Malvinas. Know the sanctions provided for by law.

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The Argentine government filed a criminal complaint against companies linked to Israeli Navitas for carrying out, under British licence, the exploitation of hydrocarbons in the North Basin of the Malvinas Islands, territory that it considers to be its and whose sovereignty is disputed with the United Kingdom, informed on Tuesday the presidential spokesman, Adrián Ravier. Want to read more news from the World? Follow the channel on WhatsApp Want …

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