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Montevideo, February 23rd 2025 - 09:36 UTC

Stories for 2025

  • Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 13:25 UTC

    IMF tips inaccurate, Bolivia says

    The Bolivian Government is taking care of the economy, Montenegro claimed

    The Government of Bolivia stressed Monday that the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) devaluation and fiscal adjustment proposals were missing the target because they hinged on old data.

  • Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 10:02 UTC

    Boric meets in Montevideo with Lacalle Pou, Orsi, Mujica, and Topolansky

    “There are those who invite hatred and persecute those who are different,” Boric stressed

    Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font landed in Montevideo Monday in what is his first visit to Uruguay since taking office. He held meetings with like-minded President-elect Yamandú Orsi and former head of State José Pepe Mujica, among other local leaders to discuss how to further strengthen regional integration.

  • Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 10:00 UTC

    Lula highlights Brazil's economic improvements

    Lula's message was read out by Congressman Carlos Veras

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva told Parliament vicariously Monday that his country was “less poor and with more income.” He made those remarks during the ceremony marking the opening of this year's Legislature. The session was chaired by the Senate's new Speaker Davi Alcolumbre (União Brasil-AP), who was chosen last Saturday. Also present were the Lower House's new frontman Hugo Motta (Republicans-PB), Supreme Federal Court (STF) Chief Justice Roberto Barroso, and various other cabinet members.

  • Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 09:18 UTC

    Bukele offers Rubio to house US prison inmates for a fee

    “The fee would be relatively low for the U.S. but significant for us, making our entire prison system sustainable,” Bukele argued

    Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele Monday offered US Secretary of State Marco Rubio the opportunity to “outsource” its prison system to house the most controversial convicted criminals in the Central American country “for a fee”.

  • Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 08:46 UTC

    Tariffs on Canada also postponed after Trump-Trudeau talks

    Trudeau had announced Canada's own 25% tariff on US goods in retaliation

    After agreeing with Mexico's Claudia Sheinbaum on a one-month pause for the imposition of 25% tariffs, US President Donald Trump reached an understanding Monday with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, provided his northern neighbors acquiesced to a series of demands regarding border security, including higher spending on organized crime and drug trafficking fight, in addition to appointing an official specifically in charge of fentanyl, drug cartels, and terrorists. Under the new deal, Canada also agreed to launch a joint strike force to combat organized crime.

  • Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 05:30 UTC

    Falklands: Friends of the British Overseas Territories planning to visit the Islands and discuss Chagos

    FOTBOT CEO Philip Smith and former First Minister of Northern Ireland, Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee. she is a House of Lords Parliamentary Adviser to FOTBOT.

    Friends of the British Overseas Territories, FOTBOT, plan to visit the Falkland Islands this month with Parliamentary Adviser, Baroness Foster., together with the charity’s CEO Philip Smith.The former First Minister of Northern Ireland, Baroness Foster of Aghadrumsee is a House of Lords Parliamentary Adviser to FOTBOT.

  • Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 05:24 UTC

    G7 members condemn Rwanda backed offensive in East Congo and attack on UN peacekeeping effort

    “G7 Foreign Ministers call for the rapid, safe and unimpeded passage of humanitarian relief for civilians and reiterate humanitarian personnel must be provided assurances of safety.

    Seven foreign ministers gave a statement condemning the Rwanda-backed M23 offensive in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and the capture of Minova, Saké and Goma, endangering civilians and attacking UN peace keeping forces. Uruguayan forces, which are part of the UN peace keeping efforts, have suffered several casualties.

  • Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 05:17 UTC

    FAO’s 80th anniversary to be celebrated during the Chinese Year of the Snake

    FAO Director-General QU Dongyu delivered a powerful message about the need for transformation within FAO and across global agri-food systems. 

    FAO Director-General QU Dongyu led the celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year at the organization's headquarters in Rome marking the beginning of the Year of the Snake. The event carried special significance this year as it coincides with FAO’s 80th anniversary, prompting reflections on past achievements and future aspirations.

  • Tuesday, February 4th 2025 - 04:51 UTC

    Virgin Islands premier elected as president of UK Oversea Territories Association

    Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honorable Dr. Natalio Wheatley and Tracy Bradshaw, Chair of UKOTA

    Premier of the Virgin Islands, Honorable Dr. Natalio Wheatley, has been elected President of the UK Overseas Territories Association (UKOTA) and will also serve as President of the Political Council.

  • Monday, February 3rd 2025 - 20:07 UTC

    Orsi not moving to Presidential residency post inauguration

    Orsi chose not to relocate so that his children could attend high school in their hometown, 38 kilometers from Montevideo

    Uruguay's President-elect Yamandú Orsi announced that he will not be occupying the Suárez y Reyes Residence after taking office on March 1 but would rather stay at his current domicile in Salinas. “With my family, we already solved some things, like staying there in Salinas. My children are moving on to another stage,” he added regarding their attending high school.