Milei adviser cites UK MP in arguing for Falklands claim

Summary

Argentina President Javier Milei’s chief adviser, Santiago Caputo, cited the election of Sagal Abdi-Wali to the UK parliament as evidence of Britain’s Islamisation and as a reason for Argentina to seek sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, The Guardian reports. In a social media post, Caputo suggested taking the islands was necessary to prevent interference by an Islamic state in the region; The Guardian says he is reportedly taking a key role in Argentina’s Falklands strategy.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   15 Oct 2026, 15:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that Santiago Caputo cited Sagal Abdi-Wali’s election to the UK parliament to argue for Argentina to take sovereignty over the Falkland Islands, suggesting this would prevent interference by an Islamic state in the region.