Stories for May 6th 2025

Tuesday, May 6th 2025 - 20:16 UTC
Carney tells Trump Canada not for sale

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met US President Donald Trump Tuesday in Washington to discuss bilateral ties amid a trade war sparked by tariffs on Canadian goods. Carney firmly told Trump his country was “not for sale,” but the Republican leader replied it was wiser to “never say never.” He insisted that Canada joining the Union as its 51st State would be a “wonderful marriage” with benefits like lower taxes and military protection for Canadians.
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Tuesday, May 6th 2025 - 19:35 UTC
FCDO picks successor for BA Embassy

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) announced Friday through a statement that Mr David Cairns has been appointed His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Argentine Republic in succession to Mrs Kirsty Hayes, who will be transferring to another Diplomatic Service appointment. Mr Cairns will take up his appointment in September this year.
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Tuesday, May 6th 2025 - 10:49 UTC
Growth reported in Uruguay's foreign trade

Uruguay's foreign trade showed growth in April 2025, with exports increasing by 4% compared to the same period last year, a Uruguay XXI study released in Montevideo Monday showed. Total exports for the month reached US$ 1.033 billion, while cumulative exports from January to April amounted to US$ 3.92 billion, also marking a 4% year-on-year increase.
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Tuesday, May 6th 2025 - 10:35 UTC
Bolivia's inflation reaches 0.9% in April

Bolivia's inflation rose by 0.9% last month, bringing the cumulative rate for the first third of 2025 to 5.95%, the National Institute of Statistics (INE) reported Monday. These figures were significantly higher than the 1.31% recorded for the same period in 2024 and represented 79.3% of the government's 7.5% annual target
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Tuesday, May 6th 2025 - 10:30 UTC
Peña highlights Paraguay's stability at economic forum in Los Angeles

During his appearance at the Milken Institute Global Forum in Los Angeles, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña highlighted his country's stability, openness, and commitment to inclusive development. The major global economic event acknowledged Paraguay’s dedication to democracy, peace, and combating terrorism.
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Tuesday, May 6th 2025 - 10:30 UTC
Ecuador under epidemiological alert for pertussis, yellow fever, and leptospirosis

Ecuador has mandated mask-wearing in schools across provinces like Guayas, Manabí, Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Guayaquil, and Pichincha for 60 days due to an epidemiological alert caused by rising cases of whooping cough (321 cases, primarily in children) and yellow fever (four cases in Amazonian provinces).
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Tuesday, May 6th 2025 - 10:28 UTC
Bolsonaro discharged from hospital

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been discharged from DF Star Hospital in Brasilia, three weeks after undergoing complex abdominal surgery for an intestinal blockage stemming from the 2018 stabbing during his electoral campaign. He has been hospitalized several times since then, undergoing up to 6 surgeries. Doctors described his most recent procedure as the most complicated.
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Tuesday, May 6th 2025 - 10:24 UTC
Márcia Lopes becomes Brazil's new Minister of Women

Márcia Lopes has been appointed as the new Minister for Women in Brazil, succeeding Cida Gonçalves. Upon taking office, she emphasized President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's vision of making women feel happier nationwide.
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Tuesday, May 6th 2025 - 05:54 UTC
Facebook Marketing Strategy Tips That Actually Work in 2025

Social media marketing is more popular than ever, but one social media platform often gets overlooked - Facebook (Fb). While this social media platform isn’t as popular as some others, you can still utilize it to promote your business and reach a wider audience.