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How does Argentina feel about the Falklands?
At a national level, the idea that the Falklands belong to Argentina is deeply entrenched: Argentina’s right to sovereignty over the disputed islands is enshrined in its national constitution; Argentines, almost to a person, never question this. Yet at a popular level there is a sense of weariness over the Malvinas.
Who first settled the Falkland islands?
navigator Louis-Antoine de Bougainville
The French navigator Louis-Antoine de Bougainville founded the islands’ first settlement, on East Falkland, in 1764, and he named the islands the Malovines. The British, in 1765, were the first to settle West Falkland, but they were driven off in 1770 by the Spanish, who had bought out the French settlement about 1767.
Does Argentina have a claim to the Falklands?
Sovereignty over the Falkland Islands (Spanish: Islas Malvinas) is disputed by Argentina and the United Kingdom. Argentina has long disputed this claim, having been in control of the islands for a few years prior to 1833.
Where is Y Wladfa in Patagonia?
The vast expanse of Argentina ‘s Patagonia hides a secret on its eastern coast. Y Wladfa, as its name suggests, is not your typical Argentine location – this quirky spot on the windy shores of Chubut province is actually a Welsh settlement, established in 1865.
Why did the Welsh settlers come to Argentina?
In 1875 the Argentine government granted the Welsh settlers official title to the land, and this encouraged many more people to join the colony, with more than 500 people arriving from Wales, including many from the south Wales coalfields which were undergoing a severe depression at that time.
What is the history of the Welsh in Patagonia?
History of the Welsh Colony in Patagonia. Y Wladfa, the Welsh Colony in Patagonia, was established in 1865, when over 150 people from various parts of Wales sailed on the Mimosa to settle in the Chubut Valley, in Southern Argentina.
What happened to the Welsh language in Argentina?
The turn of the century also marked a change in attitude by the Argentine government who stepped in to impose direct rule on the colony. This brought the speaking of Welsh at local government level and in the schools to an abrupt end. The Welsh utopian dream of Michael D Jones appeared to be disintegrating.