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E77 Las Islas Malvinas: Guerra y Solidaridad
Episode 77
Friday, 27 February, 2026
The Falkland Islands War (April 2–June 14, 1982) was a 74-day undeclared conflict between Argentina and the United Kingdom over sovereignty of the South Atlantic islands. Following Argentina's invasion on April 2, a British task force reclaimed the territory, resulting in 649 Argentine and 255 British military deaths.Argentina (referring to them as Islas Malvinas) claimed the islands, while Britain had maintained control since 1833.Argentina invaded on April 2, 1982. The UK, led by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, dispatched a naval task force on April 5, 1982. The war lasted for 74 days, with intense fighting in the air, at sea, and on land.During the 1982 Falklands War, Peru provided significant, covert military support to Argentina, acting as its most active regional ally. President Fernando Belaúnde offered total support, supplying 10 Mirage M-5P fighter-bombers, along with ammunition, missiles, and long-range fuel tanks. Peruvian personnel also helped train Argentine forces on war planes. Peru tried to act as a mediator early in the conflict, but after the sinking of the ARA General Belgrano, it moved to active support.The support was driven by strong "Latin American solidarity" sentiment.The war ended with the surrender of Argentine forces on June 14, 1982, returning the islands to British control.Send me a text but know that I can’t respond hereUpdated official intro without the season year Support the showYou will find the full transcript behind the show notes: https://interspanish.buzzsprout.comIf you have a story or topic you would like me to cover, please send your suggestions to: InterSpanishPodcast@gmail.com Please visit my socials: https://linktr.ee/InterSpanish
