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Stories for June 24th 2025

  • Tuesday, June 24th 2025 - 16:09 UTC

    Milei claims Argentina is the world’s 23rd military power — but global rankings say otherwise

    Argentina, the eighth-largest country by land area, faces real security and logistical challenges in protecting its vast borders

    Argentine President Javier Milei has sparked controversy by claiming that Argentina is currently the 23rd strongest military power in the world. The statement, made during a recent interview in Casa Rosada, credited Defense Minister Luis Petri’s leadership. However, data from international defense rankings tell a different story.

  • Tuesday, June 24th 2025 - 10:30 UTC

    No ceasefire between Iran and Israel despite Trump's announcement

    In principle, Tel Aviv agreed with Trump, but Iran kept firing missiles, killing at least four people

    Even after US President Donald Trump announced Monday that Israel and Iran had fully agreed to implement the ceasefire, Tehran fired a barrage of missiles, killing at least four people, and insisted there was no arrangement whatsoever. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi added that his country would halt its response if Israel ceased aggression by 4 am Tehran time.

  • Tuesday, June 24th 2025 - 10:25 UTC

    Argentina's GDP grows 5.8%, Indec reports

    Imports significantly outpaced exports, the national agency also noted

    Argentina's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 5.8% year-over-year and 0.8% compared to the last quarter of 2024 in the first quarter of 2025, the National Institute of Statistics and Census (Indec) reported Monday in Buenos Aires.

  • Tuesday, June 24th 2025 - 10:23 UTC

    Family of autistic child sues Milei over social media posting

    Milei has already taken heavy flak for his stance against State aid for handicapped people

    The family of 12-year-old Ian Moche, an autism awareness activist, sued Argentine President Javier Milei over an offensive post on X.

  • Tuesday, June 24th 2025 - 10:19 UTC

    July 7 becomes holiday in Rio due to BRICS event

    Dignitaries from 20 countries will convene in the former Brazilian capital

    The city of Rio de Janeiro has declared July 7 (Monday) a municipal holiday due to the BRICS Summit, which will host leaders from over 20 countries. Additionally, July 4 (Friday) has been marked as an optional workday for public offices because of related events. Although the summit formally begins on July 6, key encounters among central bank heads and finance ministers will already be taking place on July 4 and 5.

  • Tuesday, June 24th 2025 - 10:12 UTC

    IMF mission arriving in Buenos Aires to monitor progress

    Economy Minister Luis Toto Caputo's management fell short of the IMF's reserve target

    A technical mission from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), led by Bikas Joshi, is due in Buenos Aires on Tuesday to conduct the first review of Argentina's new economic program. The proceedings were initially set for June 15 but postponed to allow more time for the Libertarian Government of President Javier Milei to meet reserve targets.

  • Tuesday, June 24th 2025 - 09:56 UTC

    Rare snowfall recorded in parts of Uruguay

    Other snowfalls were reported in the Argentine province of Buenos Aires, but none in densely populated areas

    An unusual snowfall was recorded Monday in the Uruguayan departments (provinces) of Colonia, Soriano, and Maldonado. The rare event, last seen in 2021, was recorded in areas like Nueva Palmira, Agraciada, Cardona, and Cerro Catedral in Maldonado.