MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for May 31st 2025
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Saturday, May 31st 2025 - 13:52 UTC
British Family concern with Darwin Plus suspension and possible axing of vital conservation funds
Environmentalists, UK MPs and the same British Overseas Territories fear that Chancellor Rachel Reeves could be axing a vital fund, some £10 million to the Darwin Plus scheme, which is essential for scientific research in places such as the Falkland Islands and South Georgia.
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Saturday, May 31st 2025 - 13:40 UTC
Falklands, Darwin Plus successes, peatlands, tussac grass, Sei whales, protection of Rockhopper penguins
The following lines were written by Katie-jo Luxton, director of conservation at the RSPB underlining the significance of the Darwin Plus scheme for the Falklands. “Falkland Islands Conservationists have warned that the UK Government’s retreat from environmental support there would “be a real concern”.
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Saturday, May 31st 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Argentina objects to EU's deforestation “standard” risk rating
Argentina has formally objected to the European Union's preliminary classification of the country as a “standard risk” under the EU Deforestation-Free Regulation (EUDR). The regulation, set to take effect in 2026, aims to ensure that consumer products imported into the EU, such as soybeans, beef, timber, and cocoa, do not originate from deforested areas after December 31, 2020.
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Saturday, May 31st 2025 - 10:39 UTC
FIFA takes tougher stance against racism
Football's governing body FIFA has announced a tougher Disciplinary Code to combat racism and discrimination in the game, approved unanimously by 211 Member Associations. Key changes include increasing the maximum fine to 5 million Swiss francs (about US$ 6.08 million) and stricter penalties, such as points deductions and expulsions from competitions.
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Saturday, May 31st 2025 - 10:34 UTC
Peru sends mission to update Pope Leo XIV's ID
Peru's National Registry of Identification and Civil Status (Reniec) spent over US$ 30,000 to send four officials to the Vatican to update the National Identity Card (DNI) of Pope Leo XIV. The Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost is a naturalized Peruvian since 2015. The mission was framed within the “Identification without Borders” campaign to provide registry services to Peruvians in Italy and train consulate staff in Rome and Milan.
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Saturday, May 31st 2025 - 10:27 UTC
US Embassy advises travelers to Brazil to exercise extreme caution
The US Embassy in Brazil has issued a travel advisory urging American citizens to exercise increased caution due to high crime rates, including violent crime and kidnappings. The note highlights risks associated with urban areas, slums (favelas), communities, and border regions.
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Saturday, May 31st 2025 - 10:00 UTC
Bolivian minister apologizes for delays in fuel supply
Bolivia's Hydrocarbons and Energy Minister Alejandro Gallardo apologized Friday for the delays in unloading fuel from tanker ships amid unfavorable weather conditions, which will delay the arrival of the product to the landlocked country.
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