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Montevideo, August 27th 2025 - 04:19 UTC

Stories for August 7th 2025

  • Thursday, August 7th 2025 - 18:56 UTC

    Over 150 trucks stranded in Montevideo due to port delays: transporters report major financial losses

    The union also criticized the companies responsible for the cargo, claiming they “have not offered fair compensation”

    More than 150 cargo trucks have been immobilized for over ten days at the Port of Montevideo due to delays in the shipment of a rice export load, Montevideo Portal reported, citing the Intergremial de Transporte Profesional de Carga Terrestre del Uruguay (ITPC).

  • Thursday, August 7th 2025 - 17:40 UTC

    Falklands General Election will take place 11 December

    Falkland Islanders love their democracy and free speech, and are enthusiast voters

    After a careful review, an amended timetable for the 2025 Falkland Islands General Election has been confirmed. The new dates selected are: Date of Proclamation and Notice of Election: 31st October 2025; General Election polling date: 11th December 2025

  • Thursday, August 7th 2025 - 12:14 UTC

    Falklands, Loligo season

    The Falkland Islands Government’s (FIG) Fisheries Department yesterday issued a 48-hour notice of closure for the winter loligo fishery season.

  • Thursday, August 7th 2025 - 10:33 UTC

    Lula slams Trump over Brazil tariffs, accuses Bolsonaro of betrayal

    The Brazilian government is preparing financial support measures for affected companies, as nationalist sentiment grows in response to what Lula describes as a direct attack on Brazil’s sovereignty

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva harshly criticized U.S. President Donald Trump following the implementation of a 50% tariff on Brazilian exports. Lula called Trump “authoritarian” with “anti-civilizational” behavior and accused him of creating “problems where there were none.”

  • Thursday, August 7th 2025 - 09:54 UTC

    Brazil turns to WTO to seek remedy to US tariffs

    However, the move is purely symbolic; no results are expected

    Brazil formally challenged recent US tariffs by requesting consultations on Wednesday with the World Trade Organization (WTO). The tariffs, which impose up to a 50% surcharge on a wide range of Brazilian products, were implemented by two executive orders from President Donald Trump.

  • Thursday, August 7th 2025 - 09:40 UTC

    La Plata-Montevideo connection operational

    The new development marks another step toward more responsible, transparent, and sustainable operations, it was explained

    A new weekly shuttle called the “3S Shuttle Service Solution” has been launched, connecting the port of La Plata in the province of Buenos Aires with Montevideo, Uruguay. This service is a collaboration between TecPlata and Independencia Shipping Lines. It aims to provide more competitive and efficient alternatives for trade between the two countries.

  • Thursday, August 7th 2025 - 09:32 UTC

    GOL resumes Guarulhos-Maiquetía route

    Flights will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft

    Brazilian carrier GOL has officially resumed the São Paulo-Caracas route with four weekly flights. The inaugural flight, carrying 216 passengers, landed on Tuesday at the Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía, marking a renewed air link that aims to enhance tourism and business ties between the two nations.

  • Thursday, August 7th 2025 - 09:31 UTC

    Panama opens up to Paraguayan beef exports

    Paraguay will be able to export boneless beef to Panama

    Panama has officially opened its market to beef from Paraguay, a decision announced by the National Animal Health and Quality Service (Senacsa) in Asunción. This authorization allows Paraguay to begin exporting boneless beef products to the Central American country. “This authorization is another significant step in the expansion of national livestock products into Central American markets,” Senacsa said in a statement.

  • Thursday, August 7th 2025 - 07:37 UTC

    Argentine opposition defies Milei, approves increased funding for public universities

    Milei has already pledged to veto any law that implies increased public spending. However, with key legislative elections approaching, the issue takes on added political weight

    Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies approved a bill on Wednesday to raise funding for public universities, with 158 votes in favor and 75 against. The measure, backed by the Peronist bloc and other opposition parties, marks a new legislative defeat for far-right President Javier Milei, who vetoed a similar initiative last year.