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The UK's recognition of Mauritius' sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago drew criticism from Trump, who linked it to his push for U.S. control over Greenland.
On January 20, 2026, former U.S. President Donald Trump condemned the UK’s agreement to recognize Mauritian sovereignty over the Chagos Archipelago, calling it a sign of weakness and linking it to his push for U.S. control over Greenland.
The UK defended the move as a necessary legal step following a 2019 International Court of Justice opinion and UN resolutions.
Despite backlash from some UK politicians, the agreement stands, with Mauritius advancing its case through persistent, rule-based diplomacy.
Analysts warn that Trump’s rhetoric reflects a broader trend of power-driven diplomacy, eroding international norms and threatening small states that rely on legal consensus.
El reconocimiento por parte del Reino Unido de la soberanía de Mauricio sobre el archipiélago de Chagos provocó críticas de Trump, quien lo vinculó a su impulso por el control estadounidense sobre Groenlandia.