What specific actions did Javier Milei announce in response to the UK-led Sea Lion oil project in the Falklands?

Milei announced he will speed up sanctions against firms operating around the Falkland Islands without Buenos Aires’ approval, and that Argentina will build an integrated naval base in Tierra del Fuego to create 'the most important logistics hub in the South Atlantic.'

Why is Milei reviving the Falklands dispute now, according to the article?

The article states Milei is reviving the dispute as his approval rating has fallen to 37% — near the lowest of his presidency — and taking up the nationally popular Falklands cause could rally voters, especially amid declining popularity and slowing economic recovery.

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