[The Argentine government files criminal proceedings against five foreign companies involved in the Falkland Islands issue] On September 8, Argentine President Milai announced on the 7th that the Argentine government would file criminal proceedings against five foreign companies that exploited natural resources in the Malvinas Islands (called the Falkland Islands in the UK) and the disputed waters. The five companies are Navitas Petroleum Development and Production Co., Ltd., Navitas Petroleum Atlantic Associates, Navitas Petroleum Limited Partnership, JHI Associates, and Atlantic Eco Oil and Gas Co., Ltd. The Argentine government said in a statement that the licenses for these companies to explore and mine hydrocarbons in the Falkland Islands and disputed waters were issued by the British government, which violated Argentine law, and the Argentine government decided to initiate criminal proceedings against them. The statement also stated that when formulating the 2027 budget, it will "prioritize" the development of integrated naval bases and other strategic projects to ensure national security and sovereignty. (CCTV News)