MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for May 29th 2025
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Thursday, May 29th 2025 - 09:46 UTC
YPFB adds new Chilean port to boost fuel imports
Bolivia’s state oil company, Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales Bolivianos (YPFB), began importing diesel and gasoline through the Chilean port of Mejillones to address a months-long fuel crisis. This new route complements the port of Arica and diversifies imports from four countries, ensuring 100% of market demand is met with 70 million liters of fuel.
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Thursday, May 29th 2025 - 09:36 UTC
Musk quits full-time DOGE position to focus on private business
South African-born tycoon Elon Musk announced his departure from the US President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Wednesday as his 130-day term as a special government employee concluded. While thanking the Republican leader for the opportunity to reduce wasteful spending, Musk expressed his disappointment with the administration's spending bill, stating it undermines DOGE’s mission to narrow the budget deficit.
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Thursday, May 29th 2025 - 09:24 UTC
Guyana celebrates 59th Independence Day with steadfast support from Caricom in the face of Venezuelan bullying
As Guyana celebrated its 59th Independence anniversary on Monday May 26, the Caribbean Community, CARICOM, commended the nation for its rapid development, strong environmental stewardship and growing influence on the international stage.
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Thursday, May 29th 2025 - 00:34 UTC
The Complex Gambling Laws of the South Atlantic
Trying to understand gambling rules in the South Atlantic? Good luck with that. This region has some of the most head-scratching and contradictory betting laws you'll find anywhere. From surprisingly strict island territories to unexpectedly relaxed mainland spots, the regulations change dramatically depending on where you drop your anchor.
