By the Malvinas Agenda Editorial Team

On December 16, 1965 , Argentine diplomacy achieved its greatest milestone on the international stage: the adoption of Resolution 2065 (XX) by the United Nations General Assembly. Today, six decades after that document exposed the anachronism of British colonialism in the South Atlantic, reality compels us to a stark analysis: while Argentina upholds its claim with International Law in hand, London has transformed the "sovereignty dispute" into a military and extractive enclave that challenges the territorial integrity of the Province of Tierra del Fuego, Antarctica and the South Atlantic Islands, and of the entire nation .

The heart of 2065: Interests vs. Desires

The historical significance of Resolution 2065 lies in the fact that the UN recognized that the Malvina Islands are not a case of self-determination , but rather of violated territorial integrity . By establishing that negotiations must take into account the "interests" of the inhabitants and not their "wishes," the international community validated Ambassador José María Ruda's argument: there is no subjugated "people," but rather a population transplanted by an occupying power.

However, following the 1982 conflict, the United Kingdom has used the bloodshed to try to bury Resolution 2065, and since 1989, Argentine democracy has allowed it. London seeks to impose the "right to self-determination" on a community whose economy today depends on the illegal licensing of our fishing and oil resources, and on our projections toward Antarctica.

Six decades of delay and a "Malvinas Fortress"

At Agenda Malvinas, we have consistently warned that time is not on the side of passive diplomacy . Over the past seven years, we have documented how the United Kingdom has moved from the "evasive attitude" mentioned by the Foreign Office in the 1970s to an unprecedented strategic offensive .

1.    Militarization: The Mount Pleasant base is not just a defensive post; it is NATO's largest military infrastructure in the South Atlantic, with projection capabilities towards the continent and the Antarctic sector.

2.    Fish Plunder: The sale of fishing licenses by the colonial government —which Argentina only denounces intermittently— constitutes a flagrant violation of Resolution 31/49 , which urges the parties not to introduce unilateral modifications.

3.    Hydrocarbons: The advancement of the "Sea Lion" project is the final blow to the rhetoric of "goodwill." Oil extraction in disputed waters is the ultimate symbol of corporate colonialism.

The danger of the "new approach" and the de-Malvinization

The official Foreign Ministry narrative highlights the negotiation stages, including the 1968 Memorandum and the failed 1974 condominium agreement . However, we observe with concern the cycles of "re-engagement" which, under the guise of dialogue, ultimately facilitate British logistics.

Resolution 2065 demands negotiations on sovereignty . Any agreement that prioritizes "economic cooperation" or "practical communication measures" without making sovereignty a non-negotiable principle is not diplomacy: it is a concession that consolidates the status of the occupation. As we have denounced on this website, attempts to revive "cooperation" agreements on fishing or flights, without London agreeing to participate in the 2065 negotiations, only serve to alleviate the cost of maintaining the British colony .

Conclusion: Towards an active federal state policy

Sixty years after that milestone of Ruda and national diplomacy , Resolution 2065 should not be read as a nostalgic anniversary, but as a current instrument of legal struggle .

The Malvinas/Malvinas issue cannot be managed solely from the offices of Buenos Aires with perfunctory statements every June 10th or December 16th . It requires constant vigilance on the ground, strict control of our maritime spaces, and effective sanctions against companies operating illegally in our territory.

Sovereignty is not negotiated; it is exercised . And as long as Great Britain continues to ignore the United Nations mandate, Argentina must intensify international pressure and increase the cost of the colonial occupation. Resolution 2065 proved us right 60 years ago; history and geography prove us right every day . The question for Argentina's leadership remains the same: Are we prepared to enforce the 1965 mandate, or will we continue to wait while the United Kingdom consolidates its presence and governs the Malvina Islands and vast areas of the South Atlantic de facto, in the 21st century?

This article is part of Agenda Malvinas ' commitment to defending national sovereignty and raising awareness of the problems in the South Atlantic.