Stories for February 2024

Monday, February 19th 2024 - 10:59 UTC
Israeli gov't outraged by Lula's likening war in Gaza to the Holocaust

The Government of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has summoned the Brazilian Ambassador after President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva likened the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) response to the Oct. 7 attacks by the terrorist group Hamas to the Holocaust perpetrated by Nazi Germany during World War II.
Monday, February 19th 2024 - 10:55 UTC
Uruguayan orchestra plays concert at Antarctic Artigas Base

Uruguay's Official Service of Broadcasting, Performances, and Shows (Servicio Oficial de Difusión, Representaciones y Espectáculos - Sodre) National Youth Orchestra (OJS) offered the so-called concert “For Peace and Science” at the South American country's Artigas Base in Antarctica
Monday, February 19th 2024 - 10:50 UTC
Poverty on the rise in Argentina, Catholic University says

According to a study from the Argentine Catholic University (UCA) published during the weekend, poverty in the South American country has gone up from 44.7% to 57.4% of the population in little over two months since President Javier Milei took office.
Monday, February 19th 2024 - 10:49 UTC
Lula speaks about a strong “global south” before African leaders

Brazilian President Luís Inácio Lula da Silva said on Sunday that his country has a historic debt with Africa and advocated for stronger ties among “Global South” nations during his appearance as a guest at the 37th African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, Agencia Brasil reported.
Monday, February 19th 2024 - 10:46 UTC
Four cruise ships due in Montevideo in one day

The large-size Azamara Quest, Seabourn Quest, MSC Musica, and Norwegian Star cruise ships are scheduled to call on Monday in the Uruguayan port of Montevideo bringing over 6,700 passengers, thus encoring what took place on Feb. 7 and is to happen again on March 7, local authorities reported. The ships arrive from the Bahamas, Malta, and Panama, it was also explained.
Monday, February 19th 2024 - 10:27 UTC
Venezuela announces “Ayacucho 2024” plan to transform its Armed Forces

Venezuelan authorities have expressed their concern about Guyana's plans to reinforce its military capabilities amid ongoing tensions over the oil-rich Essequibo region and announced a plan for the transformation of its Armed Forces in response.
Sunday, February 18th 2024 - 09:36 UTC
Foreign minister Cameron confirms visit to Falklands, and to Brazil and Paraguay

British foreign minister David Cameron said on Sunday that the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands will not be up for discussion as long as they want to remain a British territory. Cameron is preparing to make the first visit to the Falklands by a cabinet minister since 2016, according to a report from BBC.
Saturday, February 17th 2024 - 23:34 UTC
Falklands' visit for David Cameron? FIG readies to receive a VVIP

The UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron plans to visit the Falkland Islands soon in a show of British sovereignty over the archipelago after newly-elected Argentine President Javier Milei pledged to “get them back,.” according to reports in the London Media.
Saturday, February 17th 2024 - 23:23 UTC
Memorial stone at Westminster Abbey to mark Shackleton 150th birth anniversary

A memorial stone to Sir Ernest Shackleton, one of the most celebrated Antarctic Explorers of the twentieth century, was dedicated at Westminster Abbey in London on Thursday 15th February 2024. The service was attended by HRH The Princess Royal, Patron of the UK Antarctic Heritage Trust.
Saturday, February 17th 2024 - 16:13 UTC
Pepe Mujica criticizes Venezuelan Government's authoritarianism: “You can call him a dictatorship”

In the wake of Venezuela's recent wave of repression and arrests, former Uruguayan President and leftist regional leader José “Pepe” Mujica has spoken out against the Government of Nicolás Maduro, denouncing it as authoritarian. In an address to journalists, Mujica highlighted the concerning developments in Venezuela, stating, “Venezuela has an authoritarian government that goes the other way.”