Stories for 2025

Friday, February 28th 2025 - 10:06 UTC
Brazil: Respiratory complications feared to mount during Carnival gatherings

According to the latest issue of the Infogripe bulletin from the Rio de Janeiro-based Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), large crowds during the upcoming Carnival festivities may lead to increased transmission of respiratory viruses.
Friday, February 28th 2025 - 08:32 UTC
Machado says Chavista regime threatens her neighbors

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado denounced on Thursday that “unidentified men” attempted to force their way into her home in Caracas' Los Palos Grandes area and insisted these people representing Bolivarian ruler Nicolás Maduro's “furious tyranny” threatened to arrest her neighbors and a watchman.
Thursday, February 27th 2025 - 20:37 UTC
Bolivia launches industrialized iron complex

Bolivian President Luis Arce inaugurated the El Mutún complex, the South American country's first industrialized iron facility, which can boost other infrastructure developments, particularly those sponsored by Russia and Iran.
Thursday, February 27th 2025 - 18:20 UTC
Falklands: Loligo fishing season to open on 1 March

Following discussions with the fishing industry, the Falkland Islands Government Fisheries Department has confirmed that the Loligo fishing season will begin on 1 March.
Thursday, February 27th 2025 - 13:36 UTC
Argentina lifts restrictions on exporting live cattle

Argentine President Javier Milei's Decree 133/25 ending a 50-year ban on exporting live cattle was published Wednesday in the Official Gazette. The measure had been adopted in 1973 due to supply issues. The Libertarian Government's initiative thus opens new market opportunities for the livestock sector.
Thursday, February 27th 2025 - 13:20 UTC
Deaths and robbery reported during Chile's blackout

As Chile's electricity supply gradually went back to normal Wednesday, one death and an armed robbery were reported following Tuesday's 10-hour blackout resulting in a nationwide curfew.
Thursday, February 27th 2025 - 10:34 UTC
Trump ends Biden's oil concessions to Venezuela

US President Donald Trump has revoked the oil concessions granted to Venezuela by his predecessor, Joseph Biden, due to non-compliance with electoral conditions and lack of cooperation in the process of deporting “violent criminals,” it was announced in Washington DC. This decision impacts Chevron's operations in Venezuela, which were authorized by Biden in 2022.
Thursday, February 27th 2025 - 10:32 UTC
Orsi's inauguration rescheduled to indoor venue amid rain forecast

Uruguayan authorities announced Wednesday that Saturday's presidential inauguration of Yamandó Orsi will be held at the Official Service for Broadcasting, Performances, and Shows (Servicio Oficial de Difusión, Representaciones y Espectáculos - SODRE) Auditorium in Montevideo, thus choosing an indoor venue given the forecast of rain.
Thursday, February 27th 2025 - 10:29 UTC
Petrobras' 2024 profits below those attained the year before

Brazil's State-owned oil company Petrobras activities yielded R$36.6 billion (US$7.5 billion) in profits last year, according to a report released Wednesday in Brasilia. However, these figures are below 2023's performance, when the company recorded a net profit of R$124.6 billion (US$24.9 billion), the exchange rate variation in debts between Petrobras and its subsidiaries abroad playing a key role in these results.
Thursday, February 27th 2025 - 10:23 UTC
Milei to open 2025 Legislature amid opposition lawmakers' absence

Argentine President Javier Milei plans to announce over 30 new bills during the opening of the 2025 Legislature next Saturday. As outlined in the Constitution, his participation in this event keeps him from attending Yamandú Orsi's inauguration in Montevideo. The Libertarian leader plans to deliver a 40-page speech lasting at least 45 minutes, focusing on issues the government deems essential for the country's future.