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Montevideo, March 3rd 2025 - 19:36 UTC

Stories for February 2025

  • Wednesday, February 5th 2025 - 07:54 UTC

    Brazilian court rules no such thing as “reverse racism” against white people

    The theory of “reverse racism” does not pertain to Brazilian law, which seeks to protect the black minority from the oppressing white majority, the STJ ruled

    The Sixth Circuit (Turma) of the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) found Tuesday that racial discrimination applies criminally only to whites acting against blacks but not vice versa, Agencia Brasil reported. The ruling thus discarded the so-called “reverse racism” theory invoked in the “European white-headed slaver” case in the State of Alagoas that reached Brasilia for clarification.

  • Wednesday, February 5th 2025 - 05:41 UTC

    Minister Doughty, “C24 is outdated”, but UK government supports OTs right to address UN Special Committee

    Minister of State Stephen Doughty said UN Committee on Decolonization is outdated and no longer has a relevant role to play with respect to the UK Overseas Territories

    The position of Overseas Territories, on the United Nations list of Non-Self--Governing Territories was recently discussed in British Parliament. The issue was brought up by Conservative Member of Parliament Blake Stephenson on January 30th session.

  • Wednesday, February 5th 2025 - 05:31 UTC

    Falklands, summary findings from salmon-farming scoping exercise

    FIG ran a scoping exercise from 04 November to 01 December 2024, to establish what additional information and evidence the public and stakeholder groups want to see

    The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is in the process of considering the potential for the future development of large-scale, commercial salmon-farming activities in Falkland Islands waters. An in-depth public consultation on a set of development proposals, including a proposal that large-scale salmon-farming is not permitted, is planned for mid-2025.

  • Wednesday, February 5th 2025 - 05:20 UTC

    FIG’s £400m Portfolio: HSBC Private Banking UK takes over management

    FIG Financial Secretary Pat Clunie said: “The services provided to FIG will ensure a high quality of service and will be cost effective.

    The management of the Falkland Islands Government’s (FIG) investment fund portfolio of £400m has been awarded to HSBC Private Banking UK (HSBC) after a competitive process. FIG reviews its investment management on a periodic basis and last year decided to undertake a formal tender.

  • Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 19:38 UTC

    Uruguay's exports post 6% yoy increase

    Beef alone accounted for US$ 202 million worth of sales

    Uruguay's exports last month totaled U$S 912 million, according to a report released earlier this week in Montevideo by the Uruguay XXI Institute. Beef, cellulose, dairy products, and rice were the main items behind this achievement representing a 6% yoy increase.

  • Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 13:25 UTC

    IMF tips inaccurate, Bolivia says

    The Bolivian Government is taking care of the economy, Montenegro claimed

    The Government of Bolivia stressed Monday that the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) devaluation and fiscal adjustment proposals were missing the target because they hinged on old data.

  • Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 10:02 UTC

    Boric meets in Montevideo with Lacalle Pou, Orsi, Mujica, and Topolansky

    “There are those who invite hatred and persecute those who are different,” Boric stressed

    Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font landed in Montevideo Monday in what is his first visit to Uruguay since taking office. He held meetings with like-minded President-elect Yamandú Orsi and former head of State José Pepe Mujica, among other local leaders to discuss how to further strengthen regional integration.

  • Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 10:00 UTC

    Lula highlights Brazil's economic improvements

    Lula's message was read out by Congressman Carlos Veras

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva told Parliament vicariously Monday that his country was “less poor and with more income.” He made those remarks during the ceremony marking the opening of this year's Legislature. The session was chaired by the Senate's new Speaker Davi Alcolumbre (União Brasil-AP), who was chosen last Saturday. Also present were the Lower House's new frontman Hugo Motta (Republicans-PB), Supreme Federal Court (STF) Chief Justice Roberto Barroso, and various other cabinet members.

  • Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 09:18 UTC

    Bukele offers Rubio to house US prison inmates for a fee

    “The fee would be relatively low for the U.S. but significant for us, making our entire prison system sustainable,” Bukele argued

    Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele Monday offered US Secretary of State Marco Rubio the opportunity to “outsource” its prison system to house the most controversial convicted criminals in the Central American country “for a fee”.

  • Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 08:46 UTC

    Tariffs on Canada also postponed after Trump-Trudeau talks

    Trudeau had announced Canada's own 25% tariff on US goods in retaliation

    After agreeing with Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum on a one-month pause for the imposition of 25% tariffs, US President Donald Trump reached an understanding Monday with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, provided his northern neighbors acquiesced to a series of demands regarding border security, including higher spending on organized crime and drug trafficking fight, in addition to appointing an official specifically in charge of fentanyl, drug cartels, and terrorists. Under the new deal, Canada also agreed to launch a joint strike force to combat organized crime.