Stories for June 25th 2025

Wednesday, June 25th 2025 - 20:14 UTC
Mexican president eyes legal action against Elon Musk's SpaceX

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Wednesday that she was reviewing taking legal action against SpaceX due to the environmental damage caused by debris from a Starship rocket explosion in Tamaulipas.
Wednesday, June 25th 2025 - 19:54 UTC
Argentina: Milei to suppress Civil Servants' Day off

The Argentine Government of President Javier Milei will be suppressing the June 27 Civil Servant Day off for the people of the sector, Spokesman Manuel Adorni announced Wednesday.
Wednesday, June 25th 2025 - 10:45 UTC
Ceasefire agreed upon between Iran and Israel

Iran and Israel agreed Tuesday to a US-brokered ceasefire, following nearly two weeks of escalating tit-for-tat strikes.
Wednesday, June 25th 2025 - 10:26 UTC
Bolivia: Measles outbreak leads to schooling reschedules

Bolivian education authorities in Santa Cruz have moved forward the winter recess, spanning now from June 30 through July 11, given the measles outbreak affecting the country. Other regions will continue with regular classes and follow the existing academic calendar, with their break set for July 7 to 18. Meanwhile, the cities of La Paz, El Alto, and Potosí, as well as several municipalities in Santa Cruz, have switched to online classes until the epidemic is under control, Education Minister Omar Véliz announced.
Wednesday, June 25th 2025 - 09:44 UTC
Brazilian poultry exports admitted again in 17 countries

Seventeen countries have lifted import restrictions on Brazilian poultry after the South American country was declared free of avian influenza on June 18, following 28 days without any new cases since the outbreak in Rio Grande do Sul in a commercial farm in Montenegro.
Wednesday, June 25th 2025 - 09:33 UTC
Brazil's Senate okays quota for women on boards of directors

Brazil's Senate Tuesday approved Bill (PL) 1.246/2021, providing for a 30% quota for women on the boards of directors of state-owned companies, including a specific portion for black women or women with disabilities. The document is now up for presidential enactment.
Wednesday, June 25th 2025 - 09:24 UTC
Argentina begins evacuating nationals stranded in Israel

The Argentine government launched a repatriation operation to evacuate around 450 nationals of the South American country stranded in Israel amid the conflict with Iran, which has nevertheless been reported to have ended, at least for now.
Wednesday, June 25th 2025 - 09:07 UTC
Contaminated fentanyl kills 48 so far in Argentina

This week's issue of Argentina's National Epidemiological Bulletin reported 48 deaths from contaminated fentanyl across 11 of 19 affected healthcare facilities. The contaminated batches, linked to Pharma Group SA and Ramallo SA laboratories, caused fatal invasive infections due to Klebsiella pneumoniae and Ralstonia mannitolilytica bacteria.
Wednesday, June 25th 2025 - 08:42 UTC
Semi-acquatic rodent discovered in Machu Picchu area

A new semi-aquatic rodent, named Incanomys mayopuma, was discovered near Machu Picchu in Peru’s Cusco region at 2,800 meters above sea level. This small mammal, with gray fur, vestigial ears, and hind legs adapted for aquatic life, represents both a new genus and species.
Wednesday, June 25th 2025 - 06:59 UTC
Belgian monarchs land in Chile

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium arrived Tuesday on a State trip to Chile, where they were welcomed by President Gabriel Boric Font at La Moneda Palace. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation in energy, mining, and science, reflecting the strong friendship and shared values between the two countries.