Stories for September 8th 2025

Monday, September 8th 2025 - 19:15 UTC
Argentina: Dollar jumps after Sunday's midterm elections in BA province

The results of Sunday's midterm elections in the Argentine province of Buenos Aires pushed the US dollar above the AR$1,400 cap, given the poor performance of President Javier Milei's La Libertad Avanza (LLA) and, with it, the resurrection of Peronism-Kirchnerism. In addition, Argentine stock abroad fell sharply, coupled with a spike in the country's risk rating.
Monday, September 8th 2025 - 18:46 UTC
Trump welcomes new ambassadors from Uruguay and Paraguay

US President Donald Trump welcomed new ambassadors to Washington DC from ten countries, including those from Uruguay and Paraguay.
Monday, September 8th 2025 - 18:07 UTC
Falklands General Election, Legislative Assembly provides information on the political system

Ahead of the General Election expected to take place in December 2025, the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly has prepared a set of resources to provide clear and accessible information on the Islands’ political system, the role of MLAs, and the election process.
Monday, September 8th 2025 - 17:51 UTC
World’s largest cruise vessel, 250.000 tons and 10.000 pax, ‘Legend of the Seas’, hits the water in Finland

Royal Caribbean International has recently marked a milestone in the cruise industry, the world’s newest and largest cruise ship, Legend of the Seas, has officially touched the water for the first time.
Monday, September 8th 2025 - 14:51 UTC
Uruguay paid US$64 million after Luxembourg account seizure not disclosed by previous government

The Uruguayan state had its bank accounts in Luxembourg frozen for several months due to non-payment of an arbitration award over the closure of national airline Pluna. The situation, which affected 37 financial institutions, was uncovered by El País after accessing official documents through a freedom of information request.
Monday, September 8th 2025 - 10:59 UTC
Milei's party dealt heavy blow in province of Buenos Aires

Argentine President Javier Milei's ruling La Libertad Avanza (LLA) suffered a severe blow on Sunday in the midterm elections in the province of Buenos Aires at the hands of arch-rivals Fuerza Patria, the name under which Kirchnerism-Peronism entered the contest. Turnout stood at 63%.
Monday, September 8th 2025 - 10:58 UTC
Irfaan Ali sworn in for second term as Guyana's President

Mohamed Irfaan Ali, of the People's Progressive Party-Civic (PPP-C), was sworn in on Sunday for his second term as Guyana’s President after winning the Sept. 1 elections. when the PPP-C also secured 36 seats in the National Assembly.
Monday, September 8th 2025 - 10:47 UTC
Major rally in São Paulo calls for Bolsonaro's amnesty

Supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro staged a rally on Sunday on Paulista Avenue in São Paulo, requesting a blanket amnesty for those convicted or charged with participating in the Jan. 8, 2023, coup attempt, particularly their leader, whom they regard as the better candidate for the 2026 elections, despite being disenfranchised.
Monday, September 8th 2025 - 10:30 UTC
Pope Leo XIV canonizes first saint to have lived in the 21st Century

Pope Leo XIV canonized two young Italians, Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati, on Sunday at a ceremony in St. Peter's Square before a crowd of around 70,000 people.
Monday, September 8th 2025 - 09:52 UTC
Lib-Dems, ICCF.UK and Falklands sponsor Conference on Unregulated Fishing in the South Atlantic

The vitally important issue of unregulated fishing in the South Atlantic will be addressed during a fringe meeting at the Liberal Democrat Conference next 21st September at the Bournemouth International Center. Full name of the presentation will be, “Protecting the Blue Frontier: Combating unregulated fishing in the South Atlantic.”