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An Argentine federal judge, Mariel Borruto, issued an injunction Wednesday ordering Israel's Navitas Petroleum and Britain's Rockhopper Exploration to halt development of the Sea Lion oil project north of the Falkland Islands.

An Argentine federal judge, Mariel Borruto, issued an injunction Wednesday ordering Israel's Navitas Petroleum and Britain's Rockhopper Exploration to halt development of the Sea Lion oil project north of the Falkland Islands.

The ruling bars drilling, offshore installations and port construction until Argentine authorities complete an environmental review. Borruto said enforcement "depends on international cooperation and the conduct" of the two companies.

The ruling bars drilling, offshore installations and port construction until Argentine authorities complete an environmental review. Borruto said enforcement "depends on international cooperation and the conduct" of the two companies.

The interim order came from a federal court in Rio Grande, in Tierra del Fuego province, following a lawsuit by veterans of the 1982 war and environmental lawyers. The judge gave the parties 10 days to supply details on contractors and financiers.

The interim order came from a federal court in Rio Grande, in Tierra del Fuego province, following a lawsuit by veterans of the 1982 war and environmental lawyers. The judge gave the parties 10 days to supply details on contractors and financiers.

Argentina said earlier in September <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/argentina-adds-sanctions-charges-over-falklands-oil-drilling">it would file criminal charges against Navitas Petroleum</a>, its subsidiaries and executives. Milei's administration filed three complaints against Navitas and nine other firms, alleging that operations lacked Argentine authorization.

Argentina said earlier in September it would file criminal charges against Navitas Petroleum, its subsidiaries and executives. Milei's administration filed three complaints against Navitas and nine other firms, alleging that operations lacked Argentine authorization.

In a Sept. 3 national address, Milei announced funding for a naval base in Tierra del Fuego and threatened sanctions on firms drilling near the islands, calling the projects a "clear and present danger" to Argentina's sovereignty claim.

In a Sept. 3 national address, Milei announced funding for a naval base in Tierra del Fuego and threatened sanctions on firms drilling near the islands, calling the projects a "clear and present danger" to Argentina's sovereignty claim.

Britain said Tuesday that "Argentine domestic law does not apply within the Islands," citing a 2013 referendum in which 99.8% of Falkland Islanders voted to remain a British overseas territory, an outcome Argentina rejects.

Britain said Tuesday that "Argentine domestic law does not apply within the Islands," citing a 2013 referendum in which 99.8% of Falkland Islanders voted to remain a British overseas territory, an outcome Argentina rejects.

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The ruling bars drilling, offshore installations and port construction until Argentine authorities complete an environmental review. Borruto said enforcement "depends on international co-operation and the conduct" of the two companies.

The ruling bars drilling, offshore installations and port construction until Argentine authorities complete an environmental review. Borruto said enforcement "depends on international co-operation and the conduct" of the two companies.

Argentina said earlier in September <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.verity.news/story/2026/argentina-adds-sanctions-charges-over-falklands-oil-drilling">it would file criminal charges against Navitas Petroleum</a>, its subsidiaries and executives. Milei's administration filed three complaints against Navitas and nine other firms, alleging operations lacked Argentine authorization.

Argentina said earlier in September it would file criminal charges against Navitas Petroleum, its subsidiaries and executives. Milei's administration filed three complaints against Navitas and nine other firms, alleging operations lacked Argentine authorization.

In a Sept. 3 national address, Milei announced funding for a naval base in Tierra del Fuego and threatened sanctions on firms drilling near the islands, calling the projects a "clear and urgent danger" to Argentina's sovereignty claim.

In a Sept. 3 national address, Milei announced funding for a naval base in Tierra del Fuego and threatened sanctions on firms drilling near the islands, calling the projects a "clear and urgent danger" to Argentina's sovereignty claim.

Drilling for oil in disputed waters while a sovereignty dispute sits unresolved at the UN is an irresponsible move that Judge Borruto is right to halt. A 1965 UN resolution told both sides to negotiate and skip unilateral moves, so pumping crude out of the South Atlantic before any deal is settled makes a mockery of that. No environmental review, no legitimate claim, no drilling.

Drilling for oil in disputed waters while a sovereignty dispute sits unresolved at the UN is an irresponsible move that Judge Borruto is right to halt. A 1965 UN resolution told both sides to negotiate and skip unilateral moves, so pumping crude out of the South Atlantic before any deal is settled makes a mockery of that. No environmental review, no legitimate claim, no drilling.

Falkland Islanders voted 99.8% to stay British, and that right to self-determination includes the right to develop the oil beneath their own seabed. Rockhopper and Navitas hold valid licenses from the islands' government, so an Argentine court has no say over territory it does not govern. Threatening sanctions over a slumping poll number is no basis for seizing somebody else's future.

Falkland Islanders voted 99.8% to stay British, and that right to self-determination includes the right to develop the oil beneath their own seabed. Rockhopper and Navitas hold valid licenses from the islands' government, so an Argentine court has no say over territory it does not govern. Threatening sanctions over a slumping poll number is no basis for seizing somebody else's future.

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There is a 24% chance that the United States will support Argentine claims of sovereignty over the Malvinas/Falkland Islands before 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

There is a 24% chance that the United States will support Argentine claims of sovereignty over the Malvinas/Falkland Islands before 2030, according to the Metaculus prediction community.

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Drilling for oil in disputed waters while a sovereignty dispute sits unresolved at the U.N. is an irresponsible move that Judge Borruto is right to halt. A 1965 U.N. resolution told both sides to negotiate and avoid unilateral moves, so pumping crude out of the South Atlantic before any deal is settled makes a mockery of that. No environmental review, no legitimate claim, no drilling.

Drilling for oil in disputed waters while a sovereignty dispute sits unresolved at the U.N. is an irresponsible move that Judge Borruto is right to halt. A 1965 U.N. resolution told both sides to negotiate and avoid unilateral moves, so pumping crude out of the South Atlantic before any deal is settled makes a mockery of that. No environmental review, no legitimate claim, no drilling.

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