Stories for February 2024

Saturday, February 17th 2024 - 11:17 UTC
US and Uruguay deepen bilateral ties at annual meeting in Washington DC

The United States and Uruguay held their second Annual Bilateral Inter-Ministerial Dialogue in Washington on Feb. 15, 2024. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs Brian A. Nichols and a US delegation of six federal departments and agencies, welcomed Foreign Minister Omar Paganini and the Uruguayan delegation to Washington, D.C. Together, they agreed innovation and common purpose characterized the US-Uruguay relationship and the opportunities that lie ahead.
Saturday, February 17th 2024 - 10:47 UTC
Maria Corina Machado: Leading Venezuela towards democratic renewal against all odds

Maria Corina Machado, the presidential candidate chosen through Venezuela's historic primary elections on October 22nd, asserts her commitment to democratic principles and inclusive governance in an exclusive interview with El Pitazo.
Saturday, February 17th 2024 - 10:34 UTC
Argentina achieves financial surplus for the first time in 12 years

The Argentine government of President Javier Milei announced Friday in Buenos Aires that the country had achieved a financial surplus for the first time in 12 years. In the first full month of the new administration, tax revenues grew by 256.9% which in addition to stringent cuts in public expenditure yielded these results, it was explained.
Saturday, February 17th 2024 - 10:28 UTC
Uruguay: Pepe Mujica says only Yamandú Orsi can beat the Whites

Former Uruguayan President José Pepe Mujica said Friday that he would endorse the presidential bid of Canelones Governor Yamandú Orsi on behalf of the leftwing Broad Front (Frente Amplio - FA) because, although Montevideo Mayor Carolina Cosse is “very good,” she cannot ”beat the Whites (the other name under which the National Party of President Luis Lacalle Pou is known.
Saturday, February 17th 2024 - 10:24 UTC
FBI asked to help Chubut in National Park fire case

The Argentine province of Chubut has asked the US Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) for help in the probe into the fires in the Los Alerces National Park, Governor Ignacio Torres announced after meeting with US Ambassador Marc Stanley. “We need to find those responsible as soon as possible, and that there is an exemplary measure in the courts,” said Torres about the catastrophe that has been ongoing since Jan. 25 in which some 8,000 hectares have already been burned down.
Saturday, February 17th 2024 - 10:18 UTC
Blinken to tour Brazil and Argentina next week

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is planning a trip to Brazil and Argentina next week, during which he will meet with local authorities to discuss regional matters in addition to participating in G20 engagements in Rio de Janeiro. In Buenos Aires, he will be welcomed by President Javier Milei, who will be traveling to the US the same week, it was also announced.
Saturday, February 17th 2024 - 10:11 UTC
Brazil: Six state capitals begin vaccinating children against dengue

Health authorities in Brazil started Friday vaccinating children against dengue in six out the the ten State capitals chosen to start the South American Country's immunization program for which 712,000 doses were made available. The distribution of dengue vaccines to 315 municipalities began on February 8.
Saturday, February 17th 2024 - 09:51 UTC
Surcharge imposed on ship travel to/from Uruguay

The Uruguayan government of President Luis Lacalle Pou issued a decree whereby a new surcharge of US$ 2.56 (US$2.10 plus VAT) per passenger will be added to travel by ship to and from the country to finance the new immigration control system. It will apply to regular daily services from Buenos Aires as well as to seasonal cruise ships.
Friday, February 16th 2024 - 11:50 UTC
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalni dies in prison

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalni died suddenly today in the Arctic prison where he has been held since last December, Russia's prison services said.
Friday, February 16th 2024 - 11:40 UTC
Now Argentines do their shopping across the border due to lower prices

After little over two months in office, President Javier Milei has managed to reverse a trend whereby people from neighboring countries crossed the border to do their shopping in Argentina. According to reports from the provinces of Misiones and Jujuy, it is now less expensive for Argentines to do it the other way around.