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Falklands: BIS Buenos Aires telegram to FCO (“Press Summary”) [President Alfonsin's statement about the Falklands; Argentine economy; the Beagle dispute; military unrest] [declassified Jan 2014]

Document type: Declassified documents
Source: PREM19/1167 f266
Editorial comments:

During the period Britain had no diplomatic relations with Argentina, a small British Interests Section (BIS) represented us, based in the Swiss Embassy. Relevant supporting documents follow the main item. The full file from which this item is taken can be seen here. Read other documents selected from this file.

Importance ranking: Major
Word count: 4pp
Themes: Foreign policy (USA), Foreign policy (Americas excluding USA), Foreign policy (International organizations), Media, Defence (Falklands)