Stories for May 2025

Monday, May 12th 2025 - 10:25 UTC
South Georgia, Expressions of Interest for the time charter of a UK-Flagged Fisheries Patrol Vessel

The Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands (GSGSSI) is seeking expressions of interest for the Time Charter of a UK-flagged Fisheries Patrol Vessel (FPV).
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Monday, May 12th 2025 - 10:24 UTC
Argentina: No major changes in provincial elections, but LLA growing slowly

The Governors of the Argentine provinces of Salta, Jujuy, Chaco, and San Luis were consolidating their grip on the local legislatures following Sunday's elections. However, President Javier Milei's La Libertad Avanza (LLA), a relatively new political formation, was making significant progress in some districts amid poor turnout. A key index of the country's political reshaping is expected at next Sunday's elections in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA).
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Monday, May 12th 2025 - 10:21 UTC
Given Paraguay's trade deficit with China, opportunities such as UAE sought

Paraguay trade experts warned this weekend, citing official data from the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) that 37.6% of the country's imports in the first quarter of 2025 stemmed from China, where very little is placed: 0.3% of sales abroad, as a result of Asunción's stance towards Taiwan, which prevents any direct trade with Beijing.
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Monday, May 12th 2025 - 10:04 UTC
Petrobras strikes high-quality oil in Santos Basin Pre-Salt Aram block

Petrobras has announced a new oil discovery in the pre-salt Santos Basin, identifying “high-quality oil without contaminants” at the 3-BRSA-1396D-SPS exploratory well in the Aram block, located 248 kilometers off the coast of Santos, at a water depth of 1,952 meters
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Monday, May 12th 2025 - 05:57 UTC
How Cruise Ships Are Becoming Floating Casinos for Travelers

We all know that cruise ships have turned into floating hotels, and just like modern resorts, they have their very own casino. It’s a great way to have interesting things on the boat that allow passengers to kill time during a lengthy voyage.
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Sunday, May 11th 2025 - 23:50 UTC
Former Uruguayan President José Mujica misses municipal election day due to health concerns

Former Uruguayan President José “Pepe” Mujica, a global icon of humility and leftist politics, did not participate in Sunday’s municipal elections due to serious health issues. The 88-year-old former leader, known for his austere lifestyle and philosophical reflections, remained at his rural home west of Montevideo.
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Saturday, May 10th 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Brazil's STF reaches majority to convict Congresswoman Zambelli

Brazil's Federal Supreme Court (STF) has a majority vote to sentence Congresswoman Carla Zambelli to 10 years in prison for hacking the National Council of Justice's (CNJ) electronic system in 2023. Case rapporteur Alexandre De Moraes, along with Justices Flávio Dino and Cristiano Zanin, have voted in favor of conviction, while Luiz Fux and Cármen Lúcia -completing the Court's First Panel- have yet to cast their opinions.
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Saturday, May 10th 2025 - 10:28 UTC
Irregularities found regarding Covid-19 vaccination in Chile

Chile's Comptroller General of the Republic (CGR) spotted significant irregularities in the Health Ministry's Covid-19 vaccination registry for 2022-2023, such as using expired doses, inoculating deceased recipients, and inventory discrepancies.
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Saturday, May 10th 2025 - 10:24 UTC
At least 11 Ecuadorean troops killed in fight against illegal mining

At least 11 Ecuadorean troops were killed Friday in an ambush during an operation against illegal gold mining in the Alto Punino sector of the Amazon, near the Colombian border in Napo and Orellana provinces.
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Saturday, May 10th 2025 - 10:21 UTC
Milei describes his planned stage show at the Berlin Wall

During his appearance at the streaming show of die-hard Libertarian Daniel Parisini -known on social networks as Fat Dan (Gordo Dan)- Argentine President Javier Milei suggested staging a “Trial of Capitalism” by the Berlin Wall, with proceeds benefiting the Garrahan Pediatrics Hospital in Buenos Aires.
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