[2] There were previously British Consulates in the cities of Rosario, La Plata, Bahia Blanca, Santa Fe and Mendoza.

[3] Due to the turbulent nature of Argentina–United Kingdom relations, the embassy has frequently been the site of protests against the actions of the UK government, particularly over the Falkland Islands, over which Argentina claims sovereignty.

[4] The British government acquired the building for use as an embassy in 1945, which had been built in 1917 as the residence of Carlos Madero, in an Edwardian style.

[6] Switzerland became the protecting power for the UK in Argentina, taking over responsibility not only for the former embassy but two consulates-general.

[11] Similarly, until 1989, the diplomats were unable to have direct contacts with their respective foreign ministries, instead having to go through the Swiss and Brazilian embassies.