Malvinas controversy: Javier Milei was declared persona non grata by the Bariloche City Council.

President Javier Milei was declared persona non grata in the city of San Carlos de Bariloche for his controversial remarks regarding the Falkland Islands . The City Council approved the measure by a majority, considering that the president questioned Argentine sovereignty and supported the self-determination of the territory's current occupants.

The resolution was presented by Peronist council member Leandro Costa Bruten, along with his bloc colleague Julieta Wallace. "Milei is de-Malvinizing Argentina and promoting the self-determination of those who forcibly occupy a part of our country," Bruten stated in his defense of the bill. The vote was resolved with eight votes in favor. Three council members linked to the national ruling party withdrew before the session closed.

On the same day, the Council also declared the Malvinas, Antarctica, and South Atlantic Islands Memorial Museum of Municipal Interest, which has not yet been inaugurated. A tribute was also paid to veteran Pablo Carballo, who was recognized as an Illustrious Citizen of Bariloche.

The condemnation of the President's statements was not limited to the political sphere. The National Confederation of Malvinas Combatants filed a criminal complaint against Javier Milei following his speech on April 2, the Day of the Veterans and the Fallen in the Malvinas War. On that occasion, the president stated: "We hope that the people of Malvinas will one day decide to vote for us with their feet."

For the former combatants, the phrase implies a validation of the principle of self-determination for the islands' inhabitants. The complaint, signed by Ramón Robles and attorney Walter Di Giuseppe, accuses the President of violating his duties as a public official, abusing his authority, and treason .

According to the court document, Javier Milei adopted a position contrary to that historically held by Argentina. "He established a political position contrary to the National Constitution," the plaintiffs stated. They also emphasized that the islanders' interests "are considered, but cannot be part of the conflict resolution dialogue, since they are Argentines ."

The presentation warns that the right to self-determination is not applicable in this case. "This point is discussed every year in the UN Decolonization Committee, which insists on bilateral dialogue between Argentina and England to resolve the sovereignty conflict," the document concludes.