First published Oct 16, 2026, 11:12:16 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 11:12:16 AM UTC

Argentina abstains on a Russian UN resolution on colonialism and draws criticism

Argentina abstained in a UN General Assembly committee vote on a Russian-sponsored draft about contemporary forms of colonialism. Carlos Bianco linked the decision to President Javier Milei’s alignment with the United States and Argentina’s Falklands strategy.

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The abstention drew criticism, and Bianco connected it to Argentina’s foreign-policy alignment and Falklands strategy.

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Categories: politics-and-governance, geopolitics-and-conflicts

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