Stories for July 2025

Saturday, July 26th 2025 - 11:10 UTC
Haitian soldiers undergoing training in Mexico

Haiti has deployed 150 soldiers to Mexico for a two-month training program, part of a larger initiative to train a total of 700 soldiers. This move, announced by the Haitian government on Friday, is a significant step in the country's efforts to combat rampant gang violence, which has severely destabilized the capital, Port-au-Prince.
Saturday, July 26th 2025 - 10:53 UTC
US insists Maduro heads the Cartel de los Soles terrorist organization

The United States Government of President Donald Trump insisted Friday that Venezuela's leader Nicolás Maduro was the head of the “Cartel de los Soles,” which was designated a terrorist organization. In Washington's view, Maduro uses drug trafficking to “destabilize” the region.
Saturday, July 26th 2025 - 10:45 UTC
Uruguay ups border security over Iran-Israel conflict concerns

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi warned local political leaders of the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel and confirmed that border controls have been reinforced after the arrest of an Iranian citizen who entered Uruguay with a forged passport, raising security concerns.
Saturday, July 26th 2025 - 10:38 UTC
Chile to build first pier in Antarctica

Chile is set to begin the construction on its first pier in Antarctica by the end of 2025, a strategic project with an investment exceeding US$52 million. This initiative aims to bolster Chile's infrastructure on the continent and reaffirm its Antarctic territorial claims.
Friday, July 25th 2025 - 20:55 UTC
Paraguayan Gov't seeks to modernize State

The Paraguayan Government of President Santiago Peña has submitted an ambitious bill before Congress to reshuffle the State. Peña hailed this initiative as a “historic milestone.”
Friday, July 25th 2025 - 20:13 UTC
Petro orders all Colombian coal exports to Israel halted

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered the National Navy to intercept and stop any ships carrying coal bound for Israel in response to what he considers to be a genocide in Gaza. Coal exports to Israel had been banned by decree in August 2024, except for pre-existing contracts. However, some government officials apparently disregarded that order.
Friday, July 25th 2025 - 19:52 UTC
Honduras decrees contingency measures as Covid-19 cases soar

Honduras is re-implementing several public health measures as cases of Covid-19 have been reported to be on the surge. The Omicron subvariant XFG - also known as Stratus or Frankenstein - is believed to account for 36% of recent infections.
Friday, July 25th 2025 - 13:37 UTC
Falklands: Legislative Assembly wishes fond farewell to Governor Alison Blake CMG

The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly and the people of the Falkland Islands extend their heartfelt thanks and best wishes to Her Excellency, Governor Alison Blake, and Colonel Peter Henry as they prepare to leave the Islands.
Friday, July 25th 2025 - 10:03 UTC
Chevron cleared to resume Venezuelan operations

President Nicolás Maduro confirmed on Thursday that US oil company Chevron has been authorized to fully resume its operations in Venezuela after months of suspension due to Washington's sanctions.
Friday, July 25th 2025 - 09:49 UTC
Argentina and IMF reach technical agreement

The Argentine Government of President Javier Milei and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced Thursday that they have reached a technical agreement on the first review of the country's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program. Once approved by the IMF Executive Board, this deal will enable a disbursement of approximately US$2 billion to the South American country.