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Originally Posted by danielf
It would appear that there is some basis for an Argentinian claim (if the above is accurate). The Brits abandoned the territory, which was then held by Spain for 35 years. It seems reasonable to assume the Spanish possessions would revert to United Provinces or the RĂ*o de la Plata, who did claim it, but it was then annexed by the British. Obviously, the above is all irrelevant as the wishes of the Islanders should be the deciding factor, and there seems to be little doubt regarding what they want.
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The Guardian opinion pieces is missing a few parts. Namely that we didn't cede control of the islands and the settlers originally recognised that fact by asking for permission to travel to the Islands and, when settled, posting reports back to London.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Re-esta...alklands_(1833)