Argentina and Britain at odds over ownership of South Atlantic islands . `` We have approved a declaration in which leaders of countries and governments present here reaffirm their support for the Republic of Argentina 's legitimate rights in its sovereignty dispute with the United Kingdom , '' he said in a statement issued by Argentine officials . Falklands government says it has ` ` every right '' to develop its industry . Mexican president says a majority of people in the region support Argentina 's claim . Venezuela 's outspoken leader Hugo Chavez urges Britain to return the islands .
Argentina and Britain at odds over ownership of South Atlantic islands . Falklands government says it has ` ` every right '' to develop its industry . Mexican president says a majority of people in the region support Argentina 's claim . Venezuela 's outspoken leader Hugo Chavez urges Britain to return the islands .