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Montevideo, April 22nd 2025 - 21:12 UTC

Stories for 2025

  • Monday, March 10th 2025 - 14:09 UTC

    Falkland Islands Join Global Celebrations for Commonwealth Day

    To mark the occasion, the Union Flag was raised alongside the Falkland Islands flag on Victory Green at 8:15 am

    The Falkland Islands have joined nations worldwide in celebrating Commonwealth Day, reaffirming their commitment to democracy, peace, and international cooperation within the 56-member Commonwealth.

  • Monday, March 10th 2025 - 10:58 UTC

    CFK lambasts Milei for deal with IMF

    The devaluation of the Argentine peso will be before or after the October mid-term elections, CFK wondered

    Former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK) was heavily critical of the incumbent Javier Milei's intentions to borrow from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to keep inflation at bay. She argued that Milei's reliance on the Austrian School of economics has led the Libertarian administration to the current situation and that the solutions intended were harmful to Argentina's interests.

  • Monday, March 10th 2025 - 10:50 UTC

    Number of fatalities in Bahía Blanca updated to 16

    The nearby Puerto Belgrano Naval Base was opened as an evacuee center, the Office of the President announced

    Argentine authorities have updated the number of fatalities from Friday's severe storm in Bahía Blanca, with the final death toll still feared to rise as over 100 people remain missing, with more than 1,000 evacuated. Local and national officials under the Unified Emergency Command are coordinating relief efforts, which involve federal forces, security teams, and the military.

  • Monday, March 10th 2025 - 10:45 UTC

    Trump's sanctions cut off all comunication lines, Maduro claims

    Maduro takes on Western powers as a common threat to build up unity around him

    Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro criticized US President Donald Trump's decision to revoke Chevron's license to operate in the South American country, claiming it disrupted communication channels and hindered the repatriation of irregular migrants.

  • Monday, March 10th 2025 - 09:08 UTC

    IMF praises Guyana's environmental initiatives

    The IMF commended Guyana’s multifaceted approach to sustainable development

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Guyana for its pioneering climate policies and efforts to enhance its energy matrix, promote sustainable growth, and foster economic diversification. The global credit agency highlighted the South American country's Climate Policies and Sustainable Development, Energy Transition, Economic Diversification and Workforce Development, and Inclusive Growth and Investment.

  • Monday, March 10th 2025 - 09:00 UTC

    Carney to succeed Trudeau as Canadian PM

    In 2013, Carney became the first non-citizen to run the Bank of England since it was founded in 1694

    Mark Carney, a former central banker and governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, has been elected as the new leader of Canada’s Liberal Party, succeeding Justin Trudeau as prime minister after a landslide victory over former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland with 85.9% of the vote. His election comes at a time when the country faces a trade war with the United States, given President Donald Trump's tariffs, in addition to wanting it to become the 51st U.S. state.

  • Monday, March 10th 2025 - 08:56 UTC

    Palmeiras says sanctions against racist Cerro Porteño too lenient

    A Paraguayan fan holding a child was caught on camera imitating a monkey as Figueredo left the pitch to be substituted

    Officials from the São Paulo football club Palmeiras said the South American Football Confederation's sanctions issued Sunday against Paraguay's Cerro Porteño following last week's racist incidents were “extremely lenient.”

  • Monday, March 10th 2025 - 08:42 UTC

    Falklands celebrates Commonwealth Day; King Charles III Message

    This year also marks the 60th anniversary of the Commonwealth Secretariat, the executive arm of the association.

    In honor of Commonwealth Day this Monday the 10th of March the Union Flag will be raised alongside the Falkland Islands Flag on Victory Green. This will be in the company of Members of the elected Legislative Assembly, and the Acting Governor Dave Morgan, gathering at Victory Green at 815am. Members of the public are welcome to attend.

  • Monday, March 10th 2025 - 08:38 UTC

    Falklands, dead Gentoo penguins return positive for avian influenza

    Swabs from three of a few Gentoo Penguins found dead at Laskaridis acreages colony on Cape Dolphin returned positive

    Last Wednesday, 05 March 2025, dead Gentoo Penguins on the Falkland Islands Cape Dolphin turned out positive to the highly pathogenic avian influenza. Swabs from three of a few Gentoo Penguins found dead at Laskaridis acreages colony on Cape Dolphin returned positive for avian influenza.

  • Monday, March 10th 2025 - 08:32 UTC

    Women’s rights to be championed by appointment of new UK Special Envoy

    Harriet Harman is to champion gender equality worldwide as new UK Special for Women and Girls.

    The UK Foreign Secretary has appointed Harriet Harman as the new UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls. She will begin her appointment on International Women’s Day, Saturday 8 March 2025.