Stories for 2025

Wednesday, June 25th 2025 - 09:44 UTC
Brazilian poultry exports admitted again in 17 countries

Seventeen countries have lifted import restrictions on Brazilian poultry after the South American country was declared free of avian influenza on June 18, following 28 days without any new cases since the outbreak in Rio Grande do Sul in a commercial farm in Montenegro.
Wednesday, June 25th 2025 - 09:33 UTC
Brazil's Senate okays quota for women on boards of directors

Brazil's Senate Tuesday approved Bill (PL) 1.246/2021, providing for a 30% quota for women on the boards of directors of state-owned companies, including a specific portion for black women or women with disabilities. The document is now up for presidential enactment.
Wednesday, June 25th 2025 - 09:24 UTC
Argentina begins evacuating nationals stranded in Israel

The Argentine government launched a repatriation operation to evacuate around 450 nationals of the South American country stranded in Israel amid the conflict with Iran, which has nevertheless been reported to have ended, at least for now.
Wednesday, June 25th 2025 - 09:07 UTC
Contaminated fentanyl kills 48 so far in Argentina

This week's issue of Argentina's National Epidemiological Bulletin reported 48 deaths from contaminated fentanyl across 11 of 19 affected healthcare facilities. The contaminated batches, linked to Pharma Group SA and Ramallo SA laboratories, caused fatal invasive infections due to Klebsiella pneumoniae and Ralstonia mannitolilytica bacteria.
Wednesday, June 25th 2025 - 08:42 UTC
Semi-acquatic rodent discovered in Machu Picchu area

A new semi-aquatic rodent, named Incanomys mayopuma, was discovered near Machu Picchu in Peru’s Cusco region at 2,800 meters above sea level. This small mammal, with gray fur, vestigial ears, and hind legs adapted for aquatic life, represents both a new genus and species.
Wednesday, June 25th 2025 - 06:59 UTC
Belgian monarchs land in Chile

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium arrived Tuesday on a State trip to Chile, where they were welcomed by President Gabriel Boric Font at La Moneda Palace. The visit aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation in energy, mining, and science, reflecting the strong friendship and shared values between the two countries.
Wednesday, June 25th 2025 - 04:17 UTC
Foreign Investments Reshaping South America's Gaming Industry

Neon reflections shimmer across a brand‑new casino floor in Recife while servers hustle caipirinhas to tables ringing with multilingual chatter. The scene repeats from Bogotá to Buenos Aires, powered not by chance but by a torrent of overseas capital that has re‑wired an industry once confined to provincial lotteries and riverboat halls.
Tuesday, June 24th 2025 - 16:09 UTC
Milei claims Argentina is the world’s 23rd military power — but global rankings say otherwise

Argentine President Javier Milei has sparked controversy by claiming that Argentina is currently the 23rd strongest military power in the world. The statement, made during a recent interview in Casa Rosada, credited Defense Minister Luis Petri’s leadership. However, data from international defense rankings tell a different story.
Tuesday, June 24th 2025 - 10:30 UTC
No ceasefire between Iran and Israel despite Trump's announcement

Even after US President Donald Trump announced Monday that Israel and Iran had fully agreed to implement the ceasefire, Tehran fired a barrage of missiles, killing at least four people, and insisted there was no arrangement whatsoever. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi added that his country would halt its response if Israel ceased aggression by 4 am Tehran time.
Tuesday, June 24th 2025 - 10:25 UTC
Argentina's GDP grows 5.8%, Indec reports

Argentina's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 5.8% year-over-year and 0.8% compared to the last quarter of 2024 in the first quarter of 2025, the National Institute of Statistics and Census (Indec) reported Monday in Buenos Aires.