One said: “Argentina is an economic mess with hardly any military and a severe hangover from the Falklands War. Any Remainers using this news to discourage Brexit are very very misinformed.”
In 2013, a referendum asking whether the Falkland islanders supported the continuation of their status as an Overseas Territory of the United Kingdom prompted an almost unanimous response from the island’s inhabitants.
On a turnout of 92 per cent, an overwhelming 99.8 per cent voted to remain a British territory, with only three votes against.
Mr Faurie also sparked outrage when he said all EU treaties would no longer apply and member states will not be obliged to support the UK’s claim over the territory once Britain has unshackled itself from the bloc.
Furious critics hit back saying “we didn’t need EU support last time and won’t need it next time”.
One said: “We have never relied on the EU to ensure the protection of our territories, nor do we need them to do so now.
“Argentina has no valid claim on the Falklands.”
The fury comes after Mr Faurie told the Daily Telegraph: “Our planning for Las Malvinas (Argentina’s name for the islands) is to have a negotiation that will enable stronger relations between the people on the islands and the people on the continent.
“And we hope that the non Brexit (no-deal) solution will enhance the possibility of that dialogue to be truly one with results.”
Since Britain voted to leave the bloc in 2016, Buenos Aires has tried to steer the lead in the Remote British Overseas Territory by the back door.
Mr Faurie added: “If you think member states of the EU would not sustain the Malvinas claim in favour of the UK, we are there to talk, to negotiate, to see what would be the best solution for the people in the islands to be much more in touch with Argentina.”
His remarks come amid growing concerns over the legal status of the UK’s overseas territory.
Under the EU 2009 Lisbon Treaty the Islands are a British overseas territory where Brussels rules apply.
The two historic foes have been embroiled in a long-running diplomatic spat over the islands, which have been under British control since 1833.
Argentina’s 1982 invasion sparked a war which left around 650 Argentine soldiers and 255 British dead.
It ended with the surrender of the Argentine troops a few weeks later.