President Milei has formally put in an application to join the global military alliance.

By Hannah Kane, Deputy News Editor

17:32, Thu, Apr 18, 2024 | UPDATED: 17:33, Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Argentina's President Javier Milei has submitted a request for the country to become a NATO member. 

Milei has repeatedly said he wants to protect his country's sovereignty claim on the Falkland Islands - while also trying to tie closer links with the West.

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