Embassy of the United Kingdom, Buenos Aires

Embassy of the United Kingdom, Buenos Aires
Location Argentina Buenos Aires, Argentina
Address Dr Luis Agote 2412 (C1425EOF),
Buenos Aires,
Argentina[1]
Ambassador Dr John Freeman
Website British Embassy, Buenos Aires

The Embassy of the United Kingdom in Buenos Aires is the chief diplomatic mission of the United Kingdom in Argentina. The Embassy also represents the British Overseas Territories in Argentina.

It is located on Dr Luís Agote street in the Recoleta neighbourhood.[1] The current British Ambassador to Argentina is Dr John Freeman.[2]

There were previously British Consulates in the cities of Rosario, La Plata, Bahia Blanca, Santa Fé and Mendoza.[3]

Due to the turbulent nature of Argentina–United Kingdom relations, the Embassy has frequently been the site of protests against the actions of the UK government, particularly over the Falkland Islands, over which Argentina claims sovereignty.[4]

History

The British government acquired the building for use as an embassy in 1945, which had been built in 1917 as the residence of Carlos Madero, in an Edwardian style.[5]

A modern addition to the British Embassy
In front of the Embassy
Embassy building

Between 1982 and 1992, following the Falklands War, there were no diplomatic relations between the UK and Argentina. [6] Switzerland became the protecting power for the UK in Argentina, taking over responsibility not only for the former Embassy but two Consulates-General.[7]

The former British Embassy building remained open, but was known as the British Interests Section of the Swiss Embassy in Buenos Aires and was staffed by Anglo Argentines.[8] However, a small number of senior British diplomats remained.[9]

The former Argentine Embassy in London came under the Brazilian flag during the same period.[10]

Under the arrangement, the two Interests Sections were unable to have direct communications with their home governments, instead being required to communicate through their embassies of the protecting power, for example, the British Embassy in Berne, Switzerland.[11]

Similarly, until 1989, the diplomats were unable to have direct contacts with their respective foreign ministries, instead having to go through the Swiss and Brazilian embassies.[12]


See also

References

  1. 1 2 Reino Unido de Gran Bretaña e Irlanda del Norte, Embajada en la República Argentina, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Worship, Argentina
  2. ↑ "British Embassy Buenos Aires". FCO.gov.uk. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
  3. ↑ Manufacturers, Bankers and Exporters Manual, the ABC of British Exports, Littlebury & Company, 1946, page 227
  4. ↑ "Falklands Island protest outside British embassy in Argentina". telegraph.co.uk. Retrieved 14 March 2015.
  5. ↑ La embajada inglesa en un entorno privilegiado, La Nación, 11 February 2001
  6. ↑ Sources of Friction, Malcolm Deas in Britain and Latin America: A Changing Relationship Victor Bulmer-Thomas, Royal Institute of International Affairs, Cambridge University Press, 1989, page 156
  7. ↑ Switzerland’s Good Offices: A Changing Concept, 1945–2002, Thomas Fischer, Center for International Studies, Zurich, ETH Zurich, Nr. 37, December 2002 pages 7–8
  8. ↑ Fodor's South America, 1987, Fodor's Travel Guides, 1986, page 65
  9. ↑ The Official History of the Falklands Campaign, Volume 2: War and Diplomacy, Lawrence Freedman, Routledge, 2004, page 93
  10. ↑ Argentina and Britain Move To Restore Diplomatic Ties, New York Times, September 1, 1989
  11. ↑ UKE Berne to FCO (reports from British Interests Section of the Swiss Embassy in Buenos Aires), PDF
  12. ↑ Britain, Argentina OK Steps to Normalize Ties : 7 Years After War, Both Sides Agree to Set Aside Touchy Issue of Sovereignty Over the Falklands, Los Angeles Times, 19 August 1989

Coordinates: 34°35′06″S 58°23′46″W / 34.5850°S 58.3961°W / -34.5850; -58.3961

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