The Falkland Islands , or Las Malvinas , are the subject of a long - running dispute between the UK and Argentina . Most residents on the British protectorate are loyal to the UK despite their proximity to Argentina . We wo n't be here to share that first pint though -- the airbridge beckons for the long , long journey home . Life in the capital is reminiscent of an English village -- red telephone boxes , warm beer , and fish and chips -- with penguins . As international tensions simmer , journalists are analyzing every word coming from Argentina 's government .
The Falkland Islands , or Las Malvinas , are the subject of a long - running dispute between the UK and Argentina . Most residents on the British protectorate are loyal to the UK despite their proximity to Argentina . Life in the capital is reminiscent of an English village -- red telephone boxes , warm beer , and fish and chips -- with penguins . As international tensions simmer , journalists are analyzing every word coming from Argentina 's government .