Stories for September 18th 2025

Thursday, September 18th 2025 - 21:53 UTC
Bolivian broadcasters cry censorship from electoral authorities

The National Association of Journalists of Bolivia (ANPB) and the Bolivian Association of Radio Broadcasters (ASBORA) have condemned the “disproportionate” fines that the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) imposed on over 30 media outlets following the recent elections. They argue that these fines threaten the financial stability and continuity of the media, which could lead to closures and job losses.
Thursday, September 18th 2025 - 13:50 UTC
UK Trade Minister visiting Brazil and Argentina

As the UK seeks agreements to make it easier and cheaper for British businesses to export, newly appointed Trade Minister Chris Bryant is visiting Brazil and Argentina on Thursday to achieve those goals.
Thursday, September 18th 2025 - 12:59 UTC
Legislative Assembly marks Chilean Independence Day

Today, the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands extends warm greetings to the Government and people of Chile as they celebrate their Independence Day.
Thursday, September 18th 2025 - 12:41 UTC
Falklands: Successful Maritime Recovery Takes Place

The yacht LA MARGUERITE, which departed Stanley on Sunday, got into difficulties yesterday afternoon shortly after entering Argentine waters to the southwest of the Falkland Islands.
Thursday, September 18th 2025 - 10:34 UTC
Trump and King Charles III exchange words of praise

During his second state visit to the UK, US President Donald Trump was hosted by King Charles III for a day of ceremonies and a state banquet at Windsor Castle. The visit was marked by significant pomp and circumstance, including a large military honor guard, a carriage procession, and a dinner with 160 guests.
Thursday, September 18th 2025 - 10:26 UTC
Trump wants to designate Antifa a “major terrorist organization”

US President Donald Trump announced on social media that he intends to designate the anti-fascist movement known as Antifa as a “major terrorist organization.” The initiative follows the recent murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Thursday, September 18th 2025 - 10:12 UTC
Lower House deals Milei a heavy blow amid nationwide protests

Argentina's Lower House dealt a significant blow to President Javier Milei on Wednesday by overturning his vetoes on bills that would increase funding for public universities and pediatric hospitals. This action follows large protests in Buenos Aires and other cities nationwide, where thousands of students, teachers, and healthcare workers demonstrated against the Libertarian government's budget cuts.
Thursday, September 18th 2025 - 10:07 UTC
Bolsonaro discharged from hospital, goes back to house arrest

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was discharged on Wednesday from the hospital after being admitted the day before for kidney problems, dehydration, and low blood pressure. Doctors also revealed that two skin lesions removed during a procedure on Sunday tested positive for an “early-stage” squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer.
Thursday, September 18th 2025 - 09:50 UTC
Unregulated overfishing in South Atlantic waters has predatory effects

A large fleet of Asian fishing vessels, primarily from China, is overfishing squid in unregulated international waters off the coast of Argentina, according to the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF).
Thursday, September 18th 2025 - 08:55 UTC
Falklands Election, how to stand for the Legislative Assembly

The Falkland Islands Government Legislative Assembly, made up of eight elected members, which holds full internal self-governance, with the power to legislate for the “peace, order and good government” of the islands under the Islands 2009 Constitution.