Tuesday, September 20, 2016 Opposition targets Malcorra over MalvinasLawmakers call for ‘withdrawal’ of support for UN bid, as minister faces showdown in CongressThe government came under sustained heavy fire from opposition lawmakers and even some allies yesterday after it was accused of weakening the strength of Argentina’s sovereignty claim over the disputed Malvinas Islands in its recent accord with the United Kingdom. The agreement seeks to pave the way for more flights from the mainland to the Malvinas and the exploration of hydrocarbons. But the rapprochement came increasingly under threat yesterday after a fierce opposition backlash gained momentum, even as the government downplayed the move. Key members of various opposition groups including the Victory Front (FpV), Renewal Front (FR) and Workers Leftist Front (FIT) united to slam the agreement. “The declarations signed between Argentina and the UK over the Malvinas Islands and approved by the Executive must be sent to Congress urgently,” a resolution released by the main opposition bloc said.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald September 20, 2016 03:22 UTC