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Argentina 'just defending its rights'

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Argentina's deputy foreign minister Victorio Taccetti has defended his government's decision to restrict shipping access to the Falkland Islands, describing the response as a proportionate reaction to Britain's unilateral decision to drill for oil in disputed territory.

Correspondent Andrew Harding spoke to Mr Taccetti about what he wanted from a deal.

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