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Tomás Gerbasio retweeted
Sergio, justamente ahí està la diferencia. El artículo 10 del Tratado de 1984 garantiza la navegación expedita y sin obstáculos hacia y desde el Estrecho. Y el decreto argentino no impide esa navegación.
El buque puede salir de Punta Arenas, atravesar aguas argentinas y continuar hacia Malvinas. No hay intercepción, no hay bloqueo y no hay impedimento físico alguno.
Otra cosa es lo que ocurre jurídicamente una vez que ese buque se dirige a operar en un territorio que, según la legislación argentina, forma parte de la República Argentina. En ese caso debe cumplir los procedimientos administrativos previstos por el derecho argentino, del mismo modo que cualquier buque que pretenda operar en un puerto o territorio sometido a jurisdicción argentina debe respetar las normas correspondientes.
En el caso de Malvinas, esa exigencia consiste en solicitar la autorización pertinente. Si la naviera la solicita y la obtiene, sigue su viaje. Si no la solicita, o si no la obtiene y aun así opera, el buque no deja por eso de navegar: se expone después a las sanciones administrativas previstas por la legislación argentina.
Ahí està la clave. El tratado protege el trànsito. El decreto regula la actividad posterior vinculada al destino. Son dos planos distintos.
Y hay ademàs un elemento político-jurídico importante: Chile reconoce los derechos soberanos argentinos sobre Malvinas. Por eso no resulta absurdo que Argentina aplique su normativa respecto de operaciones dirigidas hacia las islas.
Así que no veo contradicción con el artículo 10. La navegación permanece expedita. Lo que existe es una obligación administrativa argentina cuya eventual infracción genera consecuencias jurídicas posteriores.
Tomás Gerbasio retweeted
The British Empire around 1833
Was the seizure of the Malvinas Islands an isolated event? Look at what Britain was doing around the world:
🇮🇳 1803 – Maratha territories — war and territorial conquest
🇿🇦 1806 – Cape Colony — invaded and captured
🇦🇷 1806 – Buenos Aires — invaded and captured; subsequently retaken by local forces
🇩🇰 1807 – Copenhagen — attacked; Danish fleet seized
🇺🇾 1807 – Montevideo — invaded and captured
🇦🇷 1807 – Buenos Aires — invaded again; the second British attempt was defeated and the British forces surrendered.
🇲🇶 1809 – Martinique — invaded and captured
🇬🇵 1810 – Guadeloupe — invaded and captured
🇷🇪 1810 – Réunion — invaded and captured
🇲🇺 1810 – Mauritius — invaded and captured
🇮🇩 1811 – Java — invaded and occupied
🇺🇸 1812–15 – United States — invaded; Washington captured and burned
🇳🇵 1814–16 – Nepal — invaded; territory ceded
🇮🇳 1817–18 – Maratha territories — conquered; British control massively expanded
🇦🇪 1819 – Ras Al Khaimah — attacked and captured
🇲🇲 1824–26 – Burma — invaded; territories ceded
🇬🇶 1827–34 – Fernando Po — British occupation/presence
🇦🇷 1833 – Malvinas Islands — Argentinians were removed and British administration established
🇮🇳 1834 – Coorg — invaded and annexed
🇿🇦 1834–35 – Xhosa territory — invaded; Queen Adelaide Province proclaimed
🇾🇪 1839 – Aden — attacked and captured
🇦🇫 1839 – Afghanistan — invaded; Kabul occupied
🇨🇳 1839 – China — First Opium War begins
And we are supposed to believe that what happened in the South Atlantic in 1833 should be understood completely outside this context?
Britain was one of the world’s dominant imperial powers and was repeatedly using military force to acquire, occupy or control territory during this period.
1833 wasn’t happening in a vacuum. It was happening in the age of the British Empire.
Tomás Gerbasio retweeted
Readers added context they thought people might want to know
The United Kingdom has willingly held referenda on constituent parts of the country leaving to become independent or join other nations.
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Tomás Gerbasio retweeted
Magallanes es chileno, las Malvinas son argentinas y la Antártida es de ambos.
La humildad de los pueblos es más grande que la soberbia de todos los estúpidos juntos.
Tomás Gerbasio retweeted
Recuerden que el subte porteño es operado por EMOVA, ex Metrovías, que recibió constantes renovaciones de un contrato vencido mientras se iba trabando el camino para que los otros dos operadores interesados se cansaran y abandonaran su interés en el metro de la ciudad de Buenos Aires.
El responsable de este desastre fue Horacio. Memoria.
Tomás Gerbasio retweeted
El VS Promise no venía de saquear Malvinas. Cargó petróleo producido en la Cuenca Marina Austral, en bloques argentinos y bajo jurisdicción argentina.
Confundir la bandera del buque con el origen del crudo para denunciar una “entrega de soberanía” es una pelotudez supina, típica de pelotudos como Bombita Taiana.
El ingreso del buque petrolero VS Promise, de bandera británica, al puerto de Ushuaia, sumado al paso del buque de guerra HMS Medway, que navegó hacia Punta Arenas atravesando el Mar Argentino, constituyen hechos de extrema gravedad que comprometen el interés nacional y los derechos soberanos argentinos.
Mientras el Reino Unido avanza sobre espacios estratégicos, el Gobierno Nacional flexibiliza la normativa, diluye la Cuestión Malvinas y abandona reclamos históricos. Bajo este modelo, se consolida una estrategia de desmalvinización que busca naturalizar, mediante los usos y costumbres, la presencia y el accionar británicos en el Atlántico Sur.
La defensa de la soberanía y del interés nacional exigen una política firme, coherente y sostenida; no un Gobierno genuflexo y subordinado ante el colonialismo británico.
Tomás Gerbasio retweeted
Putin signed a law that effectively strips citizenship from Russians who left because of the war
Those convicted will be banned from registering property, cars, and businesses. They will lose access to state online services, passports, marriage registration, and name changes. Bank accounts and mobile banking apps will be blocked.
They will also be denied consular and notarial services abroad.
The restrictions apply after a court verdict enters into force and cover those accused under the most common political articles: “discrediting” the army, calls for sanctions, violating territorial integrity, “foreign agents,” and “undesirable organizations.”
Lawyers have called it a “law on the de facto deprivation of citizenship.”
Tomás Gerbasio retweeted
Guía definitiva para desarmar las mentiras de los piratas británicos que usurpan las Islas Malvinas
Tomás Gerbasio retweeted
Why we are contractually obliged to support Argentina this Wednesday 🇦🇷🏴
We’ve prepared this official guide so every Scot understands why Argentina’s footballing success is, in several important ways, partly our fault.
Failure to comply would be disrespectful to 130 years of very selective history.
Tomás Gerbasio retweeted
If your sports commentator does not react like this, what are you even watching, anon?
Tomás Gerbasio retweeted
Como Canciller argentino asumo con orgullo y responsabilidad la tarea de representar la voz de un país que aspira a recuperar el pleno ejercicio de su soberanía sobre la totalidad de su territorio.
La Cuestión Malvinas trasciende gobiernos. La Argentina continuará su camino con firmeza, templanza y una determinación inalterable de alcanzar una solución pacífica y definitiva a esta controversia.
Comparto mi intervención completa en el Comité de Descolonización de Naciones Unidas 👇👇👇
Tomás Gerbasio retweeted
NJ Ayuk, de African Energy Chamber: "Olviden la transición energética, hablemos de sumar energía" ambito.com/c6283988
Tomás Gerbasio retweeted
At a time when #Africa faces mounting pressure to abandon the very resources needed to power its development, leaders who champion pragmatic, investment-driven energy solutions deserve recognition.
TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné has consistently supported #Africa’s right to develop its oil and gas resources while advancing long-term energy access, industrialization and economic growth. His willingness to invest in African energy projects, even amid growing international pressure against fossil fuel development, has helped reinforce the continent’s case for an inclusive and realistic energy transition.
Africa’s future will not be built on energy poverty. It will be built on partnerships, investment and a balanced approach that recognizes the continent’s development priorities. As the debate over Africa’s energy future continues, voices advocating for energy security, affordability and economic progress remain essential.
Read full article by our Executive Chairman Nj Ayuk here: energychamber.org/totalenerg…
Read French version here: energychamber.org/patrick-po…
Read Portuguese version here: energychamber.org/o-ceo-da-t…
Tomás Gerbasio retweeted
Great meeting with Paula Henao, the Minister of Hydrocarbons of Venezuela. We had a good working session on the Africa Venezuela collaboration agreement. The government is very committed to oil and gas development in #Venezuela and #Africa.
The approach to making Venezuela the best country for energy investments that Acting President Rodríguez has taken since stepping into her current role is already working. Impressive what Venezuela has accomplished in a short time. Venezuela is adopting a pragmatic commonsense approach with a robust focus on growing the oil and gas industry. Really impressed by the progress made.
Venezuela's crude oil production surpassed 1,208,000 barrels per day. They are improving infrastructure to make it easy for investors to invest in a cost effective manner. The top notch El Palito Refinery is operating well. We will continue working to attract foreign investment into the Orinoco Oil Belt.
I am trully pleased by the commitment to reforming the Organic Law of Hydrocarbons, aimed at expanding exploration and production in non-exploited fields.
This reform bill, while it maintains state ownership of reservoirs, eases up on the terms that once mandated a majority stake and operational control for PDVSA in joint ventures. Through what the reforms describe as “production participation contracts” — effectively a production-sharing model — the bill also grants private firms more autonomy in exploration, production, and commercialization. Other attractive changes address royalty caps, taxation, and independent/foreign dispute resolution.
In a nutshell, Acting President Rodríguez’s reforms slash at the bureaucracy that has been keeping Venezuela from realizing its true energy potential. She has cut red tape and rollout the red carpet to energy investors and Venezuela stands to win.
Venezuelans renewed their commitment to supporting our efforts to bettering human lives by making African energy poverty history. With favorable fiscal terms and streamlined oversight Venezuela welcomes international and African energy investors to play a role working with their Venezuelan counterparts to rekindle the oil industry in #Venezuela.
If there is one lesson we have learned since founding the AEC, it is that political stability and clear and favorable regulations create an enabling environment for the energy sector to operate at its maximum potential.
#OOTT #OPEC #oilandgas #DrillBabyDrill
Tomás Gerbasio retweeted
Crude Oil. The secret is finally out! I am incredibly excited to announce that my upcoming book; "Crude Oil: Power, Turnaround, and Transformation in Angola" will officially hit the shelves on today! Entertaining and definitely going to be a bestseller like my other books over the last decade.
Angola is one of Africa’s largest oil and gas producers, with projected economic growth of 2.9% in the 2025-2026 period. Angola has experienced periods of rapid growth, change and challenge. But despite these obstacles, the country has shown resilience and a commitment to development.
With Crude Oil you get a detailed but entertaining analysis of how Angola’s past has informed its present and what the future looks like given large-scale reform and growth-centered policies. As one of Africa’s top oil producers, Angola is a testament to how reform can transform a market. Behind the scenes on the transformation driven by political will, featuring insights from industry leaders including Diamantino Azevedo, Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil & Gas; Sebastião Gaspar Martins, CEO of Angola’s national oil company Sonangol E.P.; and Paulino Jerónimo, President of upstream regulator the National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG Angola), the book presents a comprehensive analysis of the country’s leading commodity market.
The book represents a masterclass on reform and the turnaround of the country, focusing on how reform, leadership and a commitment to change have shaped the market into what it is today. Delving into Angola’s evolution of power, the book highlights how understanding the country’s history provides a clearer view of its current struggles and what a thriving oil industry means for Angola today.
The effects of these reforms are evident, with numerous deals signed by international and regional firms. TotalEnergies is spearheading a multi-energy strategy in Angola, including the $850 million Begonia Field Development; Chevron secured contracts for ultra-deepwater blocks 49 and 50 in 2024 and is expanding capacity at the Angola LNG project, while ExxonMobil made the first discovery of Angola’s incremental production strategy in 2024. Think of the Agogo project with Azule Energy
Angolan champions like Etu Energias continue to expand their upstream portfolio, while Equinor is advancing its commitment to human capital development. With this, Angola serves as a masterclass for oil and gas reforms, offering valuable lessons for other African nations.
I’ve poured my heart into this project for and I can’t wait for you to meet many readers. Look out for the Portuguese version. Crude Oil is now available for order! Get your copy early and be one of the first to read it lnkd.in/dHqW-GGE
Thank you all so much for the support on this journey!
#Crudeoil #Angola #DrillBabyDrill #Reform
Tomás Gerbasio retweeted
Our discussions with SNPC and Maixent Raoul Ominga reflect strong alignment on where Congo’s energy sector is heading and what it will take to get there. There is a clear commitment to grow production, accelerate gas development and attract investment. SNPC is not just focused on Congo – it is positioning itself to play a bigger role in shaping Africa’s energy future.
Discussions centered on SNPC’s expanding footprint across the upstream, midstream and downstream value chain, as well as a pipeline of projects the company is actively advancing. Particular emphasis was placed on gas and LNG development, with SNPC prioritizing the monetization of Congo’s significant gas resources as part of a long-term strategy to increase domestic utilization, boost exports and support industrial growth. We’re excited about the potential of a potential FLNG that could be a game-changing infrastructure for gas development in Africa.
A key priority raised during the meetings was the need to further enhance Congo’s enabling environment for exploration and production. Both parties emphasized the importance of maintaining investor-friendly policies, supporting new entrants into the market and ensuring regulatory frameworks continue to encourage long-term capital deployment.
At the same time, discussions extended beyond upstream activity to the broader role of energy in driving economic transformation. SNPC expressed its commitment to supporting downstream development, local content expansion and economic diversification, ensuring hydrocarbons contribute more directly to job creation, industrialization and improved energy access.
Maixent Raoul Ominga African Energy Chamber #DrillBabyDrill
Tomás Gerbasio retweeted
Aliko Dangote is a visionary who has invested his time, resources, and unwavering belief in #Africa’s potential to build industries, strengthen energy security, and create lasting economic opportunity across the continent. The African Energy Chamber looks forward to seeing the impact of his efforts continue to unfold in the years ahead.
At a time when geopolitical instability involving Iran and growing uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz continue to threaten global shipping lanes and fuel supply chains, the Dangote Petroleum & Petrochemicals has emerged as a strategic stabilizing force for both Nigerian and international energy markets. As supply disruptions intensify, the refinery actively helps fill fuel supply gaps beyond its borders. Today, refined products from Dangote are supplying markets across the continent, including #Ghana, #Cameroon, and Côte d’Ivoire. The refinery is already supplying fuel products to the #UnitedKingdom, #Europe, and the #UnitedStates, and in June 2026, the refinery is expected to load its first major gasoline shipment to #Asia.
Many critics doubted that the refinery would ever be completed.
Dangote faced skepticism from international observers, financing challenges, infrastructure bottlenecks, technical complexity, political uncertainty, and currency volatility. Despite these, and many other hurdles, Dangote’s steadfast determination and visionary leadership persisted to bring the project to fruition.
Today, the refinery stands as a symbol of African industrial ambition and confidence.
Its impact on #Nigeria’s economy has been profound. According to S&P Global Ratings, Nigeria’s refining capacity is increasing significantly thanks to the Dangote Refinery. By reducing the nation’s need for refined fuel imports, the refinery played a key role in boosting the Nigerian gross foreign exchange reserves from $33 billion in 2023 to $50 billion by early March 2026.
And Dangote is not stopping there. In early 2026, plans for feasibility studies indicated the interest in expanding its current refining capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day. This move could position #Nigeria among the world’s most significant refining hubs by the end of the decade, potentially rivaling refining centers in India and Asia by 2027 or 2028.
At the same time, the Dangote Group is expanding fuel storage and logistics infrastructure beyond Nigeria’s borders, with plans for new storage tank projects in Namibia and the potential development of a second refinery in East Africa. These efforts will undoubtedly further strengthening regional industrialization, supply reliability, and energy integration across the continent.
The African Energy Chamber is pleased to present the 2026 award to Aliko Dangote.
Read Here: energychamber.org/aliko-dang…
Tomás Gerbasio retweeted
This is going to an African Decade of Energy Additions with first class energy. It’s time to move from rhetoric to action, working with business and governments to pass meaningful permitting reforms accross African countries that benefits all Africans.
Let’s work together to create a tax environment that fosters innovation
and secures our energy future for decades to come.
Let’s maintain a pro-growth incentives framework that enables small businesses like to thrive in Africa. And most importantly, let’s seize the #DrillBabyDrill opportunity to deliver the bold leadership to Africans demand and deserve and beat energy poverty and make also make us compete for the dollzrs to build AI Data Centers.
Africa’s energy future begins now. Together, we have the opportunity to lead it. I thank #ACF2026 #AfricaCEOForum for giving the African Energy Chamber an opportunity to advocate for Africa.
#DrillBabyDrill #ACF2026 #AfricaCEOForum
