Argentina Seeks to Halt UK's Oil Exploitation Near Falkland Islands at International Tribunal

Argentina is arguing before the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) to halt the UK's authorized oil exploitation in the Southwestern Atlantic Ocean, including the Sea Lion project near the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas), which Argentina claims sovereignty over. The hearings, held in Hamburg, Germany, started on November 10 and will continue on November 11. Argentina's delegation is led by María Ibarzabal, legal and technical secretary of the presidency, and includes high-ranking officials and legal experts. Argentina's request, presented on October 13, has four specific points: preventing the start or continuation of exploitation through Sea Lion, refraining from granting new permits, preserving information obtained during exploration, and protecting the marine environment.