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Montevideo, October 20th 2025 - 00:57 UTC

Stories for 2025

  • Friday, September 19th 2025 - 10:55 UTC

    Falklands’ successful trade, energy and business mission to Chile

    The visit, organized by FIDC, included meetings with local entrepreneurs and officials in Santiago and Punta Arenas

    A Falkland Islands business delegation has just returned from a week in Chile, where they explored opportunities in sustainable energy, innovation and connections between the two countries.

  • Friday, September 19th 2025 - 10:46 UTC

    Noboa declares curfew in five of Ecuador's provinces

    “Democracy cannot be replaced by threats, blockades, or impositions that disregard the will of the people,” the Ecuadorean government of President Noboa contended

    Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa has declared a curfew in five provinces and extended the state of emergency to an eighth province. These measures were adopted in response to planned protests over the elimination of a diesel subsidy, resulting in a rise from US$1.80 to US$2.80 per gallon, sparking outrage among transport workers and other social sectors.

  • Friday, September 19th 2025 - 10:22 UTC

    Dollar soars amid Argentina's political instability

    People get scared and cover themselves, Caputo argued

    Argentina's Economy Minister Luis Toto Caputo announced on Thursday that the government would sell “every last dollar” to defend the current parity between the Argentine peso and the greenback. He made those remarks following a rise in the official quotation, which pierced the upper limit of its exchange rate band. Caputo insisted this approach fell within the program agreed upon with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

  • Friday, September 19th 2025 - 10:06 UTC

    Foul weather forecast for the weekend in Uruguay

    Noticeable improvements are not expected at least until Monday

    An extratropical cyclone is expected to bring severe storms and heavy rainfall to Uruguay this coming weekend. According to meteorologist José Serra and the Uruguayan Institute of Meteorology (Inumet), this is a “natural and normal situation” for this time of year.

  • Friday, September 19th 2025 - 09:37 UTC

    Argentina records 21st straight trade surplus

    Imports grew at a faster pace than exports, so if the trend persists, a negative balance would be on the radar

    Argentina's trade surplus last month was US$1.402 billion, which was way higher than expectations. According to the National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (Indec), this marks the 21st consecutive month of a trade surplus for the country.

  • Friday, September 19th 2025 - 09:26 UTC

    Bolivian media reach arrangement with TSE

    The TSE has now granted outlets the right to defend themselves in light of the heavy fines imposed

    The National Association of Journalists of Bolivia (ANPB) and the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) have reached an agreement to address the issue of fines imposed on media outlets following the August 17 presidential elections.

  • Friday, September 19th 2025 - 09:21 UTC

    Starmer and Trump sign key bilateral deal

    They disagreed, however, on the UK's intentions to recognize a Palestinian State

    US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a major “technology prosperity deal” on Thursday, focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and civil nuclear energy. The agreement is expected to bring over US$205 billion in investment from US tech giants to the UK.

  • Friday, September 19th 2025 - 03:49 UTC

    Brazilian inflation in August drops slightly but remains above target

    Within the IPCA basket, notable declines came from gasoline (-0.94%) and electricity (-4.21%).

    Brazil’s official consumer inflation index (IPCA) fell 0.11% in August, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) reported last week. This was the first negative reading since August 2024 and the sharpest drop since September 2022, when inflation fell 0.29%.

  • Thursday, September 18th 2025 - 21:53 UTC

    Bolivian broadcasters cry censorship from electoral authorities

    In some cases, the fines exceed the commercial value of the stations themselves

    The National Association of Journalists of Bolivia (ANPB) and the Bolivian Association of Radio Broadcasters (ASBORA) have condemned the “disproportionate” fines that the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) imposed on over 30 media outlets following the recent elections. They argue that these fines threaten the financial stability and continuity of the media, which could lead to closures and job losses.

  • Thursday, September 18th 2025 - 13:50 UTC

    UK Trade Minister visiting Brazil and Argentina

    Bryant will also engage with leading Latin American investors to promote the UK as a destination for fund expansion

    As the UK seeks agreements to make it easier and cheaper for British businesses to export, newly appointed Trade Minister Chris Bryant is visiting Brazil and Argentina on Thursday to achieve those goals.