May 19th, 2008 | By Josh | Category: South America News
Argentina’s Education Minister Marta Torino quit after the publication of a school text book caused an outcry amongst war veterans.
Posts Tagged ‘ Falklands ’
May 19th, 2008 | By Josh | Category: South America News
Apr 4th, 2008 | By Argentimes | Category: Argentina, Featured
2008 marked the 26th anniversary of the Falklands/Malvinas conflict. The war, although short-lived, continues to weigh heavily on the Argentine conscience. However, the dispute over the islands did not begin in 1982. The territory has been a source of bitter tension since its first sighting by Europeans 500 years ago.
Setting aside the jingoistic proclamations of both sides, what is the true story behind the islands? Who discovered the archipelago and who settled there?
