Stories for 2023

Wednesday, March 8th 2023 - 10:10 UTC
Uruguay generates certainty for Argentine migrants, Lacalle says

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou Tuesday explained that many Argentines had decided to migrate and settle “across the pond” because his country was one that “generates certainty.”
Wednesday, March 8th 2023 - 10:08 UTC
Argentine-developed Covid vax ready to move on to trial phase

Argentine researchers are about to complete de development of the “ARVAC Cecilia Grierson” Covid-19 vaccine, which is why volunteers are needed for the 2/3 trial phase, it was reported in Buenos Aires. The new drug is expected to be cleared by mid-2023.
Wednesday, March 8th 2023 - 10:05 UTC
Argentina clinches CAF loan for gas pipeline development

Argentina has secured a US$ 840 million loan from the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF), which will be largely allocated to the construction of the “President Néstor Kirchner” gas pipeline, it was announced Tuesday.
Wednesday, March 8th 2023 - 10:03 UTC
Chile's Interior Minister calls for citizen participation in new Constitutional reform effort

Chile's Interior Minister Carolina Tohá admitted the country's previous constitutional reform attempt was a failure and said she was aware that her country could not afford to let that happen again while underlining the importance of citizen participation.
Tuesday, March 7th 2023 - 15:06 UTC
Uruguay-China’s FTA is “improving” at a slower pace, President Lacalle says

The President of Uruguay, Luis Lacalle Pou, referred to the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with China. In an interview with the Argentine radio program “Alguien tiene que decirlo” (Radio Mitre), Lacalle stated that negotiations with Chinese authorities are “progressing”. However, the processes of the Asian country advance at a “slower” pace, the head of the South American Government said.
Tuesday, March 7th 2023 - 10:48 UTC
Chile: Constitutional reform Admissibility Committee picks its authorities

Chile's Admissibility Technical Committee for Constitutional reform started functioning Monday in Santiago by picking its authorities. The body is made up of 14 representatives from different political parties who were appointed on Jan. 25.
Tuesday, March 7th 2023 - 10:18 UTC
Rice an exception in drought-hit Uruguay

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou and Agriculture Minister Fernando Mattos spoke to reporters after attending the ceremony Monday marking the launch of the 2023 rice harvest, which will be one of the few items with something to celebrate in a country hit by drought.
Tuesday, March 7th 2023 - 10:13 UTC
Britain's security compromised due to ammo shortage after aiding Ukraine

The British House of Commons Defense Committee urged the Government to devise a plan to boost the UK arms industry after a shortage in ammunition was reported due to constant assistance to Ukraine since the Russian invasion a little over a year ago. The House of Commons defense committee also warned that the UK's ammunition stockpile had dropped to a point that it jeopardized the country's security.
Tuesday, March 7th 2023 - 10:08 UTC
Uruguayan torturer convicted beyond prosecutor's request

Former Uruguayan military officer Alejandro Ariel Ferreira has been sentenced to 9 years in jail for torture and crimes against humanity at the clandestine detention center known as “Los Vagones” during the 1973-1985 military regime, it was announced Monday. It was the first conviction by oral and public trial for crimes against humanity through the new criminal code and the first ruling for a crime under international law.
Tuesday, March 7th 2023 - 10:02 UTC
Lugo discharged from Buenos Aires clinic

Former Paraguayan President and current Senator Fernando Lugo has been discharged Monday from a Buenos Aires hospital where he was flown to after suffering a brain stroke last year, Presidential candidate Efraín Alegre announced.