The first British invasion of the Malvinas was 260 years ago

In 1765 the British Empire invaded Trinidad Island, but was expelled by the Spanish fleet five years later. Then, due to the shortage of military forces, the Anglo-Saxon usurpers returned to the islands. In the negotiations, they agreed to return the territories after a reasonable period of time, but 260 years later they perpetuated the usurpation.

24 de January de 2025 16:31

Trinidad Island, located northwest of Great Malvina, is situated between Vigía Island and its irregular outcrop, offering a natural refuge for ships and settlements.

With the arrival of Commodore John Byron to Trinidad Island , the first English invasion of the South Atlantic islands began on January 23, 1765 , marking a milestone in the history of the usurpation of the Malvina Islands and the neighboring archipelagos by Anglo-Saxon colonialism .

Faced with the British invasion, Spain sought to resolve the situation through diplomacy . Efforts included pressing for the return of the islands or, if necessary, preparing for a conflict with the support of France .

However, the lack of French support prevented the negotiations from moving forward, and Spain opted for the military route to regain control of the area .

The Spanish Court ordered the governor of Buenos Aires , Francisco de Paula Buccarelli , to expel the English . For this task, he assembled a powerful fleet consisting of four frigates , under the command of the ship captain Ignacio de Madariaga .

With a total of 1,400 men, including both sailors and soldiers , and 140 cannons , Madariaga prepared to attack .

On 10 June 1770 , after a decisive engagement , the English surrendered to the Spanish fleet at Port Egmont . News of the Spanish military success soon reached London , where the British authorities prepared to retaliate , demanding reparation for their wounded national honour following the loss .

In this context, Spain tried to secure French support for its defence, but France was disinterested , arguing that it was not well prepared for its military operations. Faced with this situation, King Charles III of Spain decided to order the return of the islands to the British , although he made clear Spanish sovereignty over the islands by means of an express declaration .

The negotiations culminated in a commitment by England to return the islands after a reasonable period of time , thus laying the foundations for the usurpation of territories that historically belong to Argentina .

260 years after those events, the Malvinas Islands remain a symbol of colonialism in the 21st century and an unwavering claim to sovereignty by the Argentine people .

Furthermore, this historic dispute between Argentina and Great Britain is a reminder of the imperialist interests that have shaped the history of South America and that today militarize a geopolitically strategic area with foreign forces .

 

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