The Falklands War: Unveiling the Secret Pact between Chile and the United Kingdom
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Thatcher visits General Pinochet on the Wentworth estate
A recent revelation by former Argentine Army commander Martín Balza sheds light on a secret pact between Chile and the UK during the Falklands conflict in 1982. Balza’s column in Buenos Aires’ Perfil exposes a covert agreement aimed at assisting the British Task Force in securing victory over Argentina.
The pact, initiated by British ambassador John Heath in Chile, involved support from the Chilean Air Force, approval from President Pinochet, and collaboration on various intelligence and military operations. The exchange included access to Punta Arenas air base, deployment of elite UK forces in Chilean territory, and sharing of intelligence data against Argentina.
This unprecedented revelation uncovers a complex web of political and military maneuvers that shaped the outcome of the Falklands War, highlighting the intricate relationships between nations in times of conflict.