Stories for April 24th 2025

Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 18:31 UTC
Argentina's economic reform, an example to the world

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva expressed once again her support for Argentina's economic policies following an encounter with Argentine Economy Minister Luis Toto Caputo during the IMF and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington.
Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 18:14 UTC
Brazil's sanitary watchdog greenlights drug to treat Alzheimer's

Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has approved the use of the drug donanemabe to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease in patients with mild cognitive impairment and mild dementia. It works by targeting beta-amyloid plaques in the brain, which are associated with the malady.
Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 18:10 UTC
Darwin Plus projects in Falklands, and UK Prime Minister’s ODA (Development Assistance) Announcement

On the 25 February, the UK Prime Minister announced that the UK will increase defence spending to 2.5% of UK gross national income (GNI) from 2027. This will fund the capabilities, technology and industrial capacity vital to keep the UK and allies safe amid an era of renewed state conflict.
Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 18:03 UTC
International Mother Earth Day, FAO launches new climate change website

Protecting our planet from the climate crisis through sustainable agri-food systems is fundamental if we are to ensure food security for the world’s rapidly growing population.
Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 10:59 UTC
Bolsonaro gets STF notification while still in ICU

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was visibly angered Wednesday when he was served a court notification in his DF Star hospital in Brasília ICU bed, where he is recovering from intestinal surgery. The document relates to criminal proceedings initiated by the Supreme Federal Court (STF) for his alleged role in a coup attempt to prevent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s inauguration after the 2022 elections.
Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 10:53 UTC
Argentine President off to funeral of Argentine Pope

Argentine President Javier Milei will be departing Thursday for Rome to attend Pope Francis' funeral at the Vatican. No bilateral meetings have been confirmed with other attending world leaders, such as US President Donald Trump. Milei is due back in Buenos Aires on Sunday.
Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 10:48 UTC
Peru's President denied Congressional clearance to attend Francis' funeral

Peru's Congress voted Wednesday by 45 to 40 and one abstention against allowing President Dina Boluarte to travel to the Vatican for Pope Francis' funeral. The decision came amid a domestic insecurity crisis, with opposition lawmakers criticizing the trip as unnecessary and extravagant. Instead, Foreign Minister Elmer Schialer will represent the South American country.
Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 10:45 UTC
Former Colombian FM says Petro has a drug problem

Former Colombian Foreign Minister Álvaro Leyva caused an international uproar when he published a letter saying President Gustavo Petro has a drug addiction problem. He insisted he noticed the matter during a joint official trip to France in 2023.
Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 10:43 UTC
Montevideo's Carrasco Airport to reach top international standards

Montevideo's Carrasco Airport's international status will be upgraded to a Category III B Instrument Landing System (ILS) after an investment of more than US$ 20 million. The improvement will enable safer and more efficient operations in adverse weather conditions. Work has already begun on the alternate runway and will be extended to the main runway in June.
Thursday, April 24th 2025 - 10:35 UTC
Uruguayan Bishops Hold Mass to Honor Legacy of Pope Francis

Uruguayan bishops held a solemn mass on Wednesday at Montevideo’s Cathedral to honor the life and legacy of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88. The ceremony drew around a thousand attendees, filling every seat and standing space in the historic church.