Falklands Vote Overwhelmingly to Retain British Status
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People living on the South Atlantic archipelago of the Falkland Islands voted almost unanimously to keep their status as a British territory, rejecting Argentina’s claim to sovereignty.
After two days of balloting, 1,513 people of 1,517 chose to retain the status quo, according to the Falkland Islands Government. Three “No” votes were cast, and one vote was unaccounted for. The turnout was 92 percent.