Stories for September 2025

Tuesday, September 16th 2025 - 08:50 UTC
Three South American countries singled out by US for not fighting drug trafficking

The US Government of President Donald Trump has signaled five countries - three of them in South America - for failing to comply with their international anti-drug obligations over the past 12 months. In addition to Venezuela, Colombia, and Bolivia, Washington added Burma and Afghanistan to the infamous list.
Monday, September 15th 2025 - 22:06 UTC
Brazil still waiting for visas to attend UN General Assembly

Brazilian officials are still waiting for US authorities to approve their visas to attend the upcoming 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, particularly after the Palestinian delegation was denied entry documents.
Monday, September 15th 2025 - 22:02 UTC
Ecuador toughens measures for Venezuelan migrants

The Ecuadorean Government of President Daniel Noboa decided on Monday to terminate a 15-year-old migration agreement whereby Venezuelan nationals were granted a simplified visa and residency process.
Monday, September 15th 2025 - 21:07 UTC
UK appoints new ambassador to Argentina in the Bicentenary year of diplomatic relations

The new British Ambassador to Argentina, David Cairns, presented his credentials on Thursday to Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein at the Palacio San Martín. Both officials reviewed the state of bilateral relations and highlighted the upcoming visit to Buenos Aires by the UK’s Minister for Business and Trade, Sir Chris Bryant, as a sign of Britain’s commitment to cooperation in trade and investment.
Monday, September 15th 2025 - 18:36 UTC
UK introduces landmark legislation to protect world’s ocean

The UK government, on 10 September, introduced a landmark bill to protect two-thirds of the world’s ocean, a key source of food and oxygen for people in the UK and all over the world. This marks a major step forward in global efforts to protect marine life and ecosystems beyond national borders.
Monday, September 15th 2025 - 18:22 UTC
UK and Brazil to show global leadership on fertilizers sustainability

The UK and Brazil have launched a partnership to tackle the environmental impact of fertilizers and boost the resilience of our food production. Priority areas for the partnership will look at protecting biodiversity and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as developing more resilient supply chains.
Monday, September 15th 2025 - 18:07 UTC
Fish, Trace, Ship – help shape UK Fish Export Service

The United Kingdom Marine Management Organization (MMO) is inviting fishers, merchants, and exporters to help shape changes to the Fish Export Service (FES) to keep seafood exports flowing to Europe from next January.
Monday, September 15th 2025 - 17:57 UTC
WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies enters into force; strong support for multilateralism

At a special General Council meeting on 15 September, WTO members celebrated the entry into force of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which commits members to curbing billions of dollars in annual spending on the most harmful subsidies that contribute to the depletion of marine fish stocks.
Monday, September 15th 2025 - 10:28 UTC
Global media highlight Milei's “biggest crisis”

The Argentine Government's recent political and economic setbacks have drawn significant attention from international media outlets, including the Financial Times and The Wall Street Journal.
Monday, September 15th 2025 - 10:20 UTC
LATAM not fully naming Ushuaia's airport sparks outrage

LATAM Airlines' removal of Ushuaia's International Airport's name (“Malvinas Argentinas” - Spanish for “Argentine Falklands”) regarding its stopover between Punta Arenas (Chile) and Mount Pleasant sparked criticism on the Argentine side.