Whistleblower Edward Snowden claims Britain spied on Argentina over fears of a fresh attempt to retake the Falkland Islands. <\/p>\n
Documents released by Snowden allegedly show Britain spied on the Argentine government for a number of years, according to media reports there. <\/p>\n
The espionage was reportedly carried out amidst concerns that Argentina could launch another attempt to reclaim the Falkland Islands. <\/p>\n
Britain and Argentina fought a war over the Falkland Islands after an Argentine invasion in 1982. <\/p>\n
The two nations fought a war over the islands in 1982 and Britain last month announced an upgrade in its defences there. <\/p>\n
Defence Secretary Michael Fallon announced in March that 280m would be spent over the next decade improving military security on the islands - taking into account \"any future and possible threats.\" <\/p>\n
Former CIA worker Snowden - who now lives in Russia - said the British spied on Argentina between 2006 and 2011, the BBC reports. <\/p>\n
Snowden is fugitive from his native country after leaking classified information about US surveillance programmes. <\/p>\n
There has been no official response from Britain or Argentina to the allegations, which were published by several Argentine news agencies. <\/p>\n
The claims include allegations Britain implanted computer viruses and circulating propaganda, the BBC reports. <\/p>\n
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