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Montevideo, October 19th 2025 - 04:27 UTC

Stories for August 1st 2025

  • Friday, August 1st 2025 - 21:33 UTC

    Nin Novoa becomes Uruguay's new Ambassador to Brazil

    During Vázquez's first presidency (2005-2010), Nin Novoa was vice president

    Former Uruguayan Foreign Minister Rodolfo Nin Novoa, who served under late President Tabaré Vázquez (2015-2020), has presented his credentials as the country's new Ambassador to Brazil. During Vázquez's first presidency (2005-2010), Nin Novoa was Vice President.

  • Friday, August 1st 2025 - 20:59 UTC

    One miner killed, five still missing in Chile

    Boric canceled all his engagements after learning of the accident

    A 4.2 magnitude earthquake at around 5.30 pm Thursday triggered a collapse at the El Teniente copper mine in Chile’s O’Higgins Region, killing one worker and injuring nine others, with five of them still missing Friday afternoon. The incident occurred 1,200 meters underground in the Andesita project. The fatal victim has been identified as Paulo Marín Tapia.

  • Friday, August 1st 2025 - 10:47 UTC

    US tariffs: Argentina and Uruguay charged only 10%

    The new scenario could bring on some opportunities for Uruguay, Oddone noted

    As the new tariffs scheme established by US President Donald Trump became effective Friday, Uruguay and Argentina were among the least affected countries, with surcharges of only 10%, a steep difference from Canada's 35% or Brazil's 50% and a default 15% surcharge unless otherwise specified.

  • Friday, August 1st 2025 - 10:40 UTC

    Embraer not included in Trump's 50% tariffs

    Embraer's shares went up after the confirmation

    Brazil’s aircraft manufacturer Embraer will remain outside the scope of US President Donald Trump's 50% import tariffs after aircraft, engines, aviation parts, and components appear on the list of around 700 exempt products. Last week, the company reported that the tariff would render sales unfeasible.

  • Friday, August 1st 2025 - 09:40 UTC

    IMF Board approves US$2 bn disbursement to Argentina

    The disbursement was approved after Buenos Aires implemented “corrective measures” to bring reserves closer to the target

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the first review of its agreement with Argentina, authorizing a disbursement of US$2 billion. The decision comes days after the IMF projected a 5.5% growth for the country.

  • Friday, August 1st 2025 - 09:37 UTC

    Brazil quits International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA)

    The Lula administration itself has not officially commented on the withdrawal

    Brazil has withdrawn as an observer member of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). This decision came shortly after the South American country announced its plan to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

  • Friday, August 1st 2025 - 09:22 UTC

    Trump announces 35% tariffs on Canadian products

    The White House warned that goods transshipped to avoid the new tariffs would face an even higher rate of 40%

    US President Donald Trump has raised the tariff rate on Canadian imports from 25% to 35%, effective August 1. The White House justified the increase by stating that Canada has not done enough to “arrest, seize, detain or otherwise intercept... traffickers, criminals at large, and illicit drugs.” Trump also announced Thursday a 90-day moratorium with Mexico after a call with President Claudia Sheinbaum, keeping 25% tariff rates in place.

  • Friday, August 1st 2025 - 09:01 UTC

    Chile: All tsunami warnings called off

    Boric said he had faced pressure to lower the warning status

    All tsunami threat warnings for Chile were completely canceled after the National Service for Disaster Prevention and Response (Senapred) confirmed Thursday that, based on data from sea level stations and other models, the emergency caused by the 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia has officially ended.

  • Friday, August 1st 2025 - 07:13 UTC

    Can South America Keep Up with Europe in Responsible Gambling Regulations?

    European countries and their authorities govern approximately 130,000 gambling properties, which is more than all other global regions combined. At the same time, their regulators also enforce high transparency in the casino games accessed outside these venues.