Stories for August 2025

Friday, August 8th 2025 - 09:15 UTC
Paraguay: Encarnación airport becomes full-time international facility

Paraguay's National Civil Aviation Authority (Dinac) has authorized the Teniente Amín Ayub International Airport in Encarnación to operate 24 hours a day as an international terminal, making it the third in the country with this capability, alongside Asunción's Silvio Pettirossi and Ciudad del Este's Guaraní.
Friday, August 8th 2025 - 09:06 UTC
Ecuador: Noboa declares new state of emergency and plans another referendum

Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa has declared a new state of emergency for 60 days in four coastal provinces: El Oro, Guayas, Los Ríos, and Manabí. The decree, citing “serious internal unrest,” suspends the rights to inviolability of domicile and correspondence, allowing the Armed Forces and National Police to conduct joint operations
Friday, August 8th 2025 - 00:40 UTC
Creative Decoration Ideas Using Star Wars Balloons for Kids’ Birthdays

When planning a kids’ birthday party, choosing a theme that excites and inspires can make the celebration truly memorable. One of the most popular and timeless themes is Star Wars, a franchise loved by children and adults alike.
Thursday, August 7th 2025 - 18:56 UTC
Over 150 trucks stranded in Montevideo due to port delays: transporters report major financial losses

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

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

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

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

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

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.