Adrián Ravier is an Argentine economist and presidential spokesperson. His academic work focuses on economics, and he has taught at universities in Argentina and abroad.
Role at the time: Presidential spokesperson for Argentina
Defended or excused
Statement summary
Adrián Ravier defended Argentina's legal action as an appropriate, peaceful response to oil activity near the islands, rejecting comparisons with the 1982 war.
“we took the actions we considered appropriate (Translated from Spanish. Original: tomamos las acciones que consideramos adecuadas)”
Argentina is sanctioning UK and Israeli oil firms exploring near the Falkland Islands, calling the Sea Lion project illegal. The UK and the companies say the project holds valid Falkland Islands licenses. The dispute is whether Argentina's sanctions and legal action are justified.