Guam is just as far from the USA as the Falklands are from the UK. Guam is American territory. Ask the people who live there. The Falklands are British territory. Ask the people who live there. By the way the USA acquired Guam from Spain during the Spanish American war of 1898. Argentina no more
gained a right to Spanish Imperial possession in the Atlantic
than it did to Spanish Imperial possessions in the Pacific. Does Argentina claim Guam too. Planning on invading it? The Japanese Empire did. We took it back.

Scott, Richmond, Virginia

You shouldn't blame the people of Argentina for their claim. They are systematically indoctrinated since childhood to "feel" the way they do. Therefore their reasoning is purely emotional and deeply engraved in their culture just like any component of national patrimony. Although it was a legitimate and valid claim at a certain point in history is no longer the case, and neither has been for almost a century. Today, for Argentina to insist in any type of sovereignty over the Falklands is as ludicrous as some Mexicans still claiming similar jurisdiction over the state of Texas. In the international community as a whole Argentina's arrogant position is not viewed favorably; particularly for showing contempt and complete disregard for the people of the Falkland Islands and their right of self determination. Therefore it's very disappointing that Mrs. Kirchner chose to raise the Falklands issue during her inaugural speech (but understandable from a populist strategical perspective).

Ruben Bruno, Kirkland, United States/WA

Do not know how some Britons insist that the Falklands are British. Perhaps they are so self- centred that keep ignoring the real facts generation after generation. Hey pals, read some History, possibly you will find some interesting findings there. It is a fact that the islands, for which too much blood was shed, part of it British, I must be said, belonged to Spain until 1810, when Argentina become independent. The then government of Argentina appointed a governor to the islands, which they called Malvinas, and in 1833 a British frigate took them by the force, expelling at the same time not only the governor but also the small Argentinean community who lived there. Sorry guys, but for me and for the rest of the civilized people of world who are not British it is the same situation as it was before in Africa, or India, or elsewhere. British occupation of the islands was no challenged until 1982, and then the UK won the subsequently war, which is the reason why they are still there, but let’s be honest with yourself, force is never a well based right to stay in any place.

Marcel, Paris, Paris, France

Let the British stay in the Malvinas, at least then a part of Argentina will enjoy rule of law, security, a strong currency and be free of impunity, arbitrariness, corruption and demagogery.

Miguel Moneta-Porto, Mexico City, Mexico

Peter in London,
You state that the Malvinas were uninhabited. I don't really know if that's true. But if I have to judge from precedents, it is most probably a lie. The British establishment has proven to be the most consumate lier in history.

A recent example of that line of lies being the story of Diego Garcia. As recently as the 1950s, her majesty's government lied thorough its teeth by claiming Diego Garcia a desolate unpopulated island in order to give its American pals a base in the Indian Ocean. We now know the true story how its peaceful residents were threatened mafia-style out of home and country into a life of tears and misery. Another shining example of the White Man's Burden!

Stanley Laham, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Let don´t skip this detail, if we review the history Argentina behaves as a friend of the humanity when she has the power, and she is uncapable when it is about of destroying. Recovering the falklands it is not only a matter of her genuine right , she has a genuine need and , also she deserves the same respect she gave.
Silvia, Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Silvia, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Peter, please pick your history books again or make some research of your own.

Argentina had a Governor and population in Malvinas in the year 1833 when Britain, using the same imperial power as in India, China, South Africa and many other parts in the world (including Buenos Aires twice, in 1806 and 1807), INVADED the islands, expelled the SPanish speaking inhabitants, and did not let any argentine to have a property in the islands since that year until today.

That is called imperialism and colonialism in every dictionary.

Best wishes,

Martin, Buenos Aires.

MartinV, Buenos Aires, Argentina

I couldn’t give a toss about the Falkland Islands. They are an insignificant group of islands thousands of miles away. So what if few hundred UK citizens are there. No doubt they will be hugely compensated by the government after a hysterical tabloid campaign which will invoke the sprit of Dunkirk ad nauseam

The British high court has ruled twice that the people of Diego Garcia can go back to their island but the UK government keeps on blocking them. They is no tabloid hysteria about these British citizens who the UK government turfed off their land. This is for the simple reason that they are no white and the foreign power they were evicted for is the USA.

Willie Brown, Dundee,

it is high time for the english colonialisers to realise that the days of slavery are over. falkland will become a souverane state, if england likes it or not. english, stay home. you have enough self created problems.

robert, kelowna, canada

it is time for the english to realise that the co,onial days are over. go home and mind your own bussiness, slavery is a thing of the past.

robert, kelowna, canada

there is something faintly absurd about a tiny island off the coast of northern europe asserting sovereinty over a group of tiny islands in the south atlantic many thousands of miles from its shores

peter codner, devizes, england

I didn't vote for Ms Kirchner but I hope she will make an excellent government and continue to improve Argentina's position. The Malvinas undoubtedly belong to our nation and that is not Ms Kirchner's opinion but a truth that Britain should admit. The fact that there was a war that we finally didn't win does not mean the islands are British now. You should all hear what our new president said with regard to the Malvinas issue.

Giuliano Colucci, Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina

The Falklands are British, and will stay British.
It's about time people from Argentina realised that fact.

Phill, The Wirral, England

Brits need to take their sheep back to mother england and give Argentina her oil. Malvinas were always Spanish, more brit history lessons I see, with no understanding of the truth. Helps explain Iraq and Afghanistan once again, brits learn absolutely nothing from history. Maybe the BBC should air a special on this.

Rod Coffman, San Diego, CA

Argentina needs to recognise that the Falklands were never part of Argentina, nor were they a Spanish colony during the colonial era. They were settled by the British, had no indegenous peoples, and the Islanders wish to remain British.

Peter, London,

She is quite right, God bless her. Las Malvinas belong to Argentina

Brian O Cinneide, eThekwini, Afrika Borwa

If it is non-negotiable she isn't going to get the FALKLAND ISLANDS then, because, as has been proven, the Argentinians are incapable of taking it by force.

Besides which surely the people who have lived the there for the past 200+ years should have a choice in the matter.

J Roberts, Manchester, UK

Well, at least her statement that the sovereignty of the Falklands is non-negotiable is accurate.

Cameron, Cambridge,

We believe in her. This will be a new beginning for Argentina, my beautiful country. It needs to grow and to become a great power in latinamerica. VIVA ARGENTINA

luisa, cordoba, Argentina