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Montevideo, November 23rd 2024 - 06:57 UTC

Stories for July 2024

  • Tuesday, July 23rd 2024 - 19:48 UTC

    Longliner Argos Georgia loss and crew's fate news echoed in European Parliament

    Chair of the European Parliament Committee on Fisheries MEP Carmen Crespo

    Following the incident that forced the Argos Georgia’s crew to abandon the vessel near the Falkland Islands, the chair of the European Parliament Committee on Fisheries Carmen Crespo (EPP, ES) said:

  • Tuesday, July 23rd 2024 - 19:27 UTC

    Uruguayan Senator speaks against homosexuality

    “Homosexuals are homosexuals and that's it; It's their problem,” Domenech argued

    Ultra-conservative Uruguayan Senator Guillermo Domenech of Cabildo Abierto made headlines this week in Montevideo after saying in a radio interview that there is no such thing as “trans women.” He described anyone in that condition as “a man who dresses as a woman.”

  • Tuesday, July 23rd 2024 - 18:43 UTC

    IMF and IDB to boost Paraguay's sustainable development initiatives

    Goldfajn (R) and Georgieva (L) highlighted Paraguay's progress after meeting with President Peña

    The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced this week in Asunción an increase in cooperation with Latin American and Caribbean countries regarding environmental initiatives and sustainable development.

  • Tuesday, July 23rd 2024 - 16:25 UTC

    Falklands longliner rescue operation: all crew members safe in located life rafts

    A first rescue attempt by a SAR helicopter failed because of the extreme weather conditions and range

    The Falkland Islands Maritime Authority reported early Tuesday morning that longliner Argos Georgia had been lost but fortunately, all 27 crew members were able to take to life rafts, and the rescue operation is now surface-centered in recovering the dispersed rafts in extreme weather conditions but with overwatch coverage.

  • Tuesday, July 23rd 2024 - 13:21 UTC

    Harris secures enough party delegates to win nomination

    “I am proud to have secured the broad support needed,” Harris said

    US Vice President Kamala Harris Monday looked certain she would be picking up the baton from Joseph Biden as the Democratic Party's nominee por the Nov. 5 presidential elections where she would be taking on former President Donald Trump on behalf of the Republicans and “independent” runner Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whiise candidacies have already been confirmed. “I look forward to formally accepting the nomination soon,” Harris said.

  • Tuesday, July 23rd 2024 - 12:23 UTC

    Uruguayan FM hopes Venezuela holds peaceful elections

    There were even some worrying statements by Maduro, who spoke of a 'bloodbath' if they did not win, Paganini recalled

    In the week prior to Venezuela's elections, Uruguayan Foreign Minister Omar Paganini insisted that “it is time to defend democracy” in that country so “that the people can freely choose their government.” He also called for the process to be held “in peace” and hoped that the votes would be “counted with transparency.” After that, he wished the outcome would be accepted by all those involved.

  • Tuesday, July 23rd 2024 - 12:23 UTC

    Uncertainty on Venezuelan elections' outcome

    Pollsters usually overrate Maduro's challengers, many experts concurred

    Seven days before the general elections in which President Nicolás Maduro seeks another term in office, Agência Brasil reported that polls would be unable to forecast a clear winner. While many regard opposition candidate Edmundo González Urrutia as the favorite, other surveys find Maduro ahead.

  • Tuesday, July 23rd 2024 - 10:55 UTC

    Falklands major operation to rescue longliner FV Argos Georgia some 200 miles east of Stanley

    FV Argos Georgia, the technological advanced longliner which requested assistance some 200 miles east of Stanley

    A major rescue operation is underway to the east of the Falkland Islands to help a fishing vessel in distress. On Monday afternoon the Falkland Islands Maritime Authority received information that the fishing vessel Argos Georgia, with 27 persons onboard, was taking on water and requesting assistance some 200 miles east of Stanley.

  • Tuesday, July 23rd 2024 - 06:38 UTC

    Whale environmentalist and crew arrested in Greenland on Japanese warrant

    Paul Watson has also featured in the reality television series ”Whale Wars.

    The Greenland police reported it had arrested environmental activist Paul Watson when his ship docked in Nuuk under an international warrant issued by Japan. The 73-year-old Canadian-American citizen has been known for engaging in direct action tactics such as confrontations with whaling ships out at sea.

  • Monday, July 22nd 2024 - 22:09 UTC

    Lula criticizes Maduro's “bloodbath” threat ahead of Venezuelan Elections

    Lula has announced that his former foreign minister, Celso Amorim, will travel to Venezuela as an observer for the election.

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva expressed alarm at Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's recent remarks suggesting potential violence if he loses the upcoming election. Speaking in an interview with international news agencies, Lula condemned Maduro’s statements, which included threats of a “bloodbath” and “civil war,” as dangerous and unacceptable.