Stories for 2025

Friday, February 7th 2025 - 19:44 UTC
Two killed as small airplane crashes into São Paulo streets

Two people were reported dead and six others injured after a light private aircraft crashed into a bus on Avenida Marquês de São Vicente, in the West Zone of São Paulo, around 7.20 am Friday. First responders were summoned to the spot and Brazil's Aeronautical Accident Investigation and Prevention Centre (Cenipa) was entrusted with the investigation into the causes of the accident.
Friday, February 7th 2025 - 12:47 UTC
Barenboim admits he has Parkinson's Disease

Argentine-born conductor and pianist Daniel Barenboim, KBE, confirmed that he has Parkinson's Disease but nevertheless intends to “maintain as many musical engagements as possible.”
Friday, February 7th 2025 - 09:44 UTC
Future Human Rights Secretary will be the first trans woman within Uruguay's Executive

Uruguay's future Human Rights Secretary Collette Spinetti will be the first trans woman to hold a position in the South American country's Executive Branch. She is also the third trans woman to reach public office after Michelle Suárez, who became Uruguay's first trans senator in October 2017, and Alejandra da Rosa, who was elected mayor (governor) of Tacuarembó in 2020. All three stemmed from President-elect Yamandú Orsi's Broad Front (Frente Amplio - FA).
Friday, February 7th 2025 - 09:25 UTC
Panama drops the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative, but also rejects free transit of US vessels through the Canal

Panama’s President, José Raúl Mulino, announced on Thursday that the country will withdraw from the Belt and Road Initiative, the ambitious Chinese project to fund infrastructure to improve connectivity and economic cooperation with other nations. At the same time US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified the claim that Panama “had decided to remove fees for US government vessels transiting the Panama Canal”
Friday, February 7th 2025 - 09:18 UTC
Bolivian meat producers declare emergency after export ban

The Bolivian government's ban on beef exports represents daily losses of approximately US$ 500,000 for the country's cattle farmers, warned Thursday the National Chamber of Exporters of Bolivia (Caneb). The suspension was announced by Productive Development Minister Néstor Huanca, citing the need to regulate supply and reduce the price of meat in the domestic market.
Friday, February 7th 2025 - 09:04 UTC
Argentina: BCRA REM report foresees 2.3% CPI in January

Argentine Central Bank's (BCRA) monthly Market Expectations Outlook (REM) released Thursday foresaw January's Consumer Price Index (CPI) would stand at 2.3%. Back in December 2024, the REM expected it to be 2.5%.
Friday, February 7th 2025 - 08:46 UTC
Relief for Uruguayan troops in Congo arranged

Uruguayan troops stationed in Congo as part of the United Nations Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (Monusco) are hoping to be relieved by Feb. 17, it was reported Thursday in Montevideo. Relatives of those still in Africa held telephone conversations with their loved ones on Thursday and confirmed the changeover date to local media.
Friday, February 7th 2025 - 08:32 UTC
Covid 19: Milei wants WHO Chief tried for human rights violations

Argentine President Javier Milei announced Thursday that he intends to hold World Health Organization (WHO) Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus accountable “for crimes against humanity” given the measures recommended and adopted during the Covid-19 pandemic. Earlier this week, the South American country left the WHO, thus following in on US President Donald Trump's steps.
Friday, February 7th 2025 - 07:59 UTC
Scientists discover micro plastics in Antarctica deep field camps

Scientists have discovered microplastics in the snow near some of Antarctica’s deep field camps, revealing how far-reaching plastic pollution has become. While not new, it’s the first time these tiny pieces of plastic have been found in remote locations.
Friday, February 7th 2025 - 07:13 UTC
Brazil needs to purchase 3,5 million tons of wheat, despite higher yields in domestic production, says CEPEA

Wheat production 2024/2025 in Brazil fell by 2.6% compared to the previous year, with the National Supply Company (Conab) forecasting a harvest of 7.89 million tons in 2024. This also represents an 11.9% reduction in the cultivated area, which shrank to 3.06 million hectares.