Stories for March 2025

Friday, March 28th 2025 - 10:33 UTC
Argentina secures $20B IMF deal, aims to boost Central Bank reserves to $50B

Argentina’s Economy Minister Luis Toto Caputo announced Thursday that the loan negotiated with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) amounts to US$ 20 billion disbursement from the IMF, which, in addition to further borrowing from the Interamerican Development Bank (IDB), the World Bank, and the CAF would leave the Central Bank's (BCRA) reserves around US$50 billion.
Friday, March 28th 2025 - 10:21 UTC
Current and former Uruguayan presidents celebrate democracy

José 'Pepe' Mujica underlined Thursday the importance of a country having the freedom to disagree. He made those remarks alongside former fellow Uruguayan Presidents Julio María Sanguinetti and Luis Alberto Lacalle Herrera, together with the incumbent Yamandú Orsi, during a Colorado Party ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of the South American country's return to democratic rule. Luis Lacalle Pou, who completed his term last month, made a video appearance while relatives of the late former Presidents Jorge Batlle and Tabaré Vázquez were presented with a distinction.
Friday, March 28th 2025 - 10:03 UTC
Chile: Boric picks Cordero for newly-created Security Ministry

Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font Thursday created the country's Security Ministry and appointed Luis Cordero to head it. Cordero, who is serving as undersecretary of the Interior following the scandalous departure of Manuel Monsalve, will take up his new post effective April 1.
Friday, March 28th 2025 - 10:02 UTC
Measures announced to tackle racism in sports

Brazil's Government Thursday launched a comprehensive plan to tackle racism in sports, focusing on awareness, monitoring, and education. Key actions include creating a seal and award for anti-racist sports entities, launching educational campaigns at events, and developing a digital platform to track racial discrimination data. The initiative, supported by Ministers Anielle Franco (Racial Equality) and André Fufuca (Sports), emphasizes collaboration with sports justice, media, and government programs to promote equality and inclusion.
Friday, March 28th 2025 - 10:00 UTC
Charles III hospitalized due to side effects of cancer treatment

King Charles III was briefly hospitalized Thursday due to temporary side effects from his ongoing cancer treatment, Buckingham Palace announced. The 76-year-old monarch, who has been receiving treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer since February 2024, was admitted for observation following a scheduled procedure but has since returned to Clarence House. As a precaution, his planned engagements have been postponed.
Friday, March 28th 2025 - 09:53 UTC
Petrobras workers complete 24-hour strike

Petrobras workers across Brazil completed Thursday a 24-hour strike in demand of greater union involvement in company negotiations, preserving teleworking conditions, and addressing cuts to Profit Sharing (PLR). The measure was encouraged by Brazil's Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers' Union (Sindipetro PE/PB).
Thursday, March 27th 2025 - 17:19 UTC
Spanish shipyard starts building OPVs for Uruguay

The Spanish shipyard Cardama began this week constructing the first of two ocean patrol vessels (OPVs) for the Uruguayan Navy, marked by the cutting of the first steel plate for the vessel, temporarily named “C-250.” This milestone follows initial payments by the Uruguayan government and the delivery of Lloyd’s certificates approving the design. The keel-laying is scheduled for May 2025.
Thursday, March 27th 2025 - 17:10 UTC
Falklands Defense Force SAR exercise in Mount realistic scenario

This week the Falkland Islands Defense Force, FIDF, conducted a Search and Rescue (SAR) EXERCISE call-out, three walkers in the area of Mt Vernet visiting the Kiwi Hunt memorial on the top, a realistic scenario.
Thursday, March 27th 2025 - 16:50 UTC
India and China no longer buying crude from Venezuela after Trump's threats

The United States imposing a 25% tariff on countries importing oil and gas from Venezuela starting next month has already taken its toll on Caracas' coffers as India and China —accounting for over 50% of its crude exports— have halted purchases. China, which imported 351,000 barrels per day (bpd) last year, and India, with 254,000 bpd in January, are stepping back, with companies like India’s Reliance Industries planning to stop imports.
Thursday, March 27th 2025 - 15:38 UTC
Influenza of avian origin (H5N1) confirmed in a single sheep in Yorkshire

The UK’s Chief Veterinary Officer has confirmed a case of influenza of avian origin (H5N1) in a single sheep in Yorkshire following repeat positive milk testing. The case was identified following routine surveillance of co-located livestock on premises where avian influenza had been confirmed in captive birds. Defra has introduced livestock surveillance on infected premises following the outbreak of avian influenza in dairy cows in the US.