Stories for October 2025

Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 10:08 UTC
Argentina: Dollar soars despite Central Bank and US Treasury interventions

The Argentine financial market saw significant intervention by both the Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) and the US Treasury on Tuesday to prevent the wholesale dollar from piercing the ceiling of its official exchange band of AR$1,491. The BCRA sold US$45.5 million in reserves to cap the price.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 10:00 UTC
Ultra-luxurious ship kicks off Uruguay's cruise season

Uruguay officially launched its cruise season with the arrival of one of the world's most luxurious vessels, the Scenic Eclipse, at the Port of Montevideo. The “six-star” ship, known for her luxury suites for a total of 228 passengers, seven à la carte restaurants, and amenities including a submarine, arrived from Ilhabela, Brazil, and is bound for Buenos Aires.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 09:44 UTC
UK at UN Security Council sponsors recognition of Kosovo’s independence

Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on Kosovo called on other Member States who have not yet done so to join the majority and recognize Kosovo’s independence: Ms MacNaughtan said she would make three points.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 07:49 UTC
UK Defense Ministry: “Shoot down unidentified drones!”

The United Kingdom is drafting new powers to allow troops to shoot down unidentified drones threatening its military bases, Defense Minister John Healey said this week.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 07:38 UTC
Falklands’ elections in December, “Why should you vote”

The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly is pleased to share the second video produced by the Falkland Islands Film Company ahead of the 2025 Falklands General Election, 11 December, with support from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat's Small Branches Regional Initiative Fund.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 07:36 UTC
UK celebrates 220th anniversary of British victory at the Battle of Trafalgar

Trafalgar Day is an annual celebration of British victory over the French and Spanish fleets by the Royal Navy in the 19th Century. On 21 October 1805, Royal Navy Commander Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson's fleet defeated the Franco-Spanish fleet that was attempting to invade the United Kingdom.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 00:43 UTC
Colombia: Uribe acquitted by Bogotá court citing procedural glitches

The Superior Court of Bogotá acquitted former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe (2002-2010) on Tuesday, revoking his 12-year house arrest for bribery and procedural fraud.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 00:42 UTC
Tony Blair in Montevideo: will meet President Orsi this Wednesday

Uruguayan president Yamandu Orsi will receive this Wednesday midday at the Executive Tower, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, according to the presidential office release. The former prime minister currently holds the chair of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and is on a regional tour, having met on Tuesday Paraguayan president, Santiago Peña in the capital Asuncion.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 00:21 UTC
Nin Nova takes office as Uruguay's Ambassador to Brazil

Former Uruguayan Vice President and Foreign Minister Rodolfo Nin Novoa officially presented his credentials as Montevideo's new Ambassador to Brazil, the Itamaraty Palace announced on Tuesday.
Tuesday, October 21st 2025 - 21:01 UTC
Lula leaving on Asian tour - meeting with Trump possible

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was headed for Indonesia and Malaysia to participate in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and the East Asia Summit (EAS).