Telefe censors Simpsons scene regarding Falkland Islands

The Argentine television network Telefe has removed a scene from a 1994 episode of ‘The Simpsons’ that references the Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas). The scene, from the episode ‘Burns Verkaufen der Kraftwerk’, features the character Krusty the Clown announcing that the islands had been taken and noting their proximity to the Argentine coast.

The censorship occurred during a recent broadcast of the series' fifth season. The decision has sparked backlash among Argentine viewers. This editorial change comes amid heightened tensions between Argentina and the United Kingdom involving economic sanctions and United States intervention.