Stories for April 22nd 2025

Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 - 23:24 UTC
Argentine Post uses interactive map mentioning Falklands and Stanley

Argentina's Postal Service took heavy flak for using an interactive map on its website, where the South Atlantic Islands Argentina claims to own were referred to as Falklands (and not Malvinas) and its capital was Stanley (not Puerto Argentino), which drew criticism from a several surfers who spotted the Government's slip.
Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 - 20:04 UTC
Uruguay's Defense Ministry takes disciplinary measures in Cardama deal probe

Senior Uruguayan Navy officers, including former Commander-in-Chief Jorge Wilson, were handed down arrest sanctions for their roles in purchasing two ocean patrol vessels (OPVs) from Spain's Cardama shipyard, a company with no experience in that type of unit, and was also facing financial hardships.
Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 - 17:53 UTC
Debbie’ first encounter with the Cruise industry, “the little Red Ship which also delivered mail to Falklands”

To commemorate its 40th anniversary, Seatrade Cruise Global News is inviting a cross section of executives working in the industry, from a wide range of sectors and geographies, to share insights on their first encounters with the wonderful world of cruise shipping. Features in the regular edition are written by Mary Bond, Editor in Chief.
Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 - 10:59 UTC
Lula and Xi to meet again next month at Sino-Celac Summit

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be travelling to China next month for the Summit between the Asian country and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac) between May 12 and 13, it was announced by the Planalto Palace. Lula's second official trip to China during his third term will follow his attendance at Russia's Victory Day celebrations on May 9, marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's triumph in World War II.
Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Boric lands in Brazil for 4-day State visit

Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font landed at the Brasilia Air Base Monday for a four-day state visit, during which he will meet President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasilia to strengthen bilateral ties, among other engagements.
Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 - 10:50 UTC
Pope Francis died of a stroke, Vatican confirms

The Vatican announced Monday that Pope Francis' death was caused by a stroke, leading to a coma and irreversible cardiovascular collapse. He had a history of health issues, including a recent 38-day hospitalization for double pneumonia, alongside conditions like hypertension and type II diabetes. His death was confirmed by electrocardiogram, as stated by Andrea Arcangeli, head of the Vatican’s Health Directorate.
Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 - 10:48 UTC
Uruguay's new Housing Minister to be sworn in Tuesday

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi picked Tamara Paseyro, previously the director of Social and Urban Integration at the Ministry of Housing and Territorial Ordering (MVOT), to become the new Minister of Housing, replacing Cecilia Cairo following her resignation amid a days-long scandal regarding unpaid taxes on her residence in Montevideo’s Pajas Blancas area.
Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 - 10:41 UTC
Milei's romantic partner announces end of relationship

Amalia Josefina Trombetta, known publicly as Amalia Yuyito González, announced Monday that her romantic affair with Argentine President Javier Milei had come to an end after less than a year.
Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 - 10:34 UTC
Paraguay: Lugo appears at event commemorating his presidential election

Former Paraguayan President Fernando Lugo publicly appeared Sunday in Liberación, San Pedro, at a Frente Guasu event commemorating the 2008 opposition victory that ended decades of National Republican Association (ANR) rule.
Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 - 10:20 UTC
At least 14 injured in Petrobras offshore platform incident

At least 14 people were injured when a fire broke out on Petrobras' Platform PCH-1 (Cherne 1) in the Campos Basin, off the coast of Macaé, Rio de Janeiro. One worker was initially reported injured after falling into the sea, but the company later admitted that 13 others had also been affected. The rescued worker is stable, and the others are receiving medical care.