Stories for 2025

Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 - 09:54 UTC
Argentine Deputy Foreign Minister fails to meet Milei's standards

Eduardo Bustamante resigned on Friday as Argentina's Secretary of Foreign Affairs (Deputy Foreign Minister), but the news would only become public on Tuesday when it appeared in the latest issue of the Official Gazette. At least that remains the official version. According to Clarín, he was sacked because he “didn't measure up” and “did things that strayed from the established line.” He had been appointed by former Foreign Minister Diana Mondino, who was also booted by President Javier Milei.
Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 - 09:35 UTC
Gopinath leaves IMF to return to Harvard

International Monetary Fund Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath announced this week that she will be resigning from her position at the end of August to return to teaching at Harvard University. “I have decided to return to my academic roots,” she explained.
Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 - 09:19 UTC
Falklands, applications for Naturalization and British Passports

The Falkland Islands Government’s Customs and Immigration Service would like to remind people intending to apply for Naturalization as British Overseas Territories citizens (BOTC), that His Majesty’s Passport Office (HMPO) has a one name for all purposes policy in relation to the issue of all British passports.
Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 - 08:57 UTC
Falklands, Government announces Environmental Studies Budget

The application period for the Falkland Islands Government’s (FIG) Environmental Studies Budget is now open. The Environmental Studies Budget provides annual funding to support individuals and organizations in the Falkland Islands to conduct activities and research which benefit and enhance our natural environment.
Tuesday, July 22nd 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Santiago Summit: Leaders agree that democracy is under threat

Progressive leaders convened in Santiago de Chile Monday at the “Democracy Forever” event hosted by President Gabriel Boric Font, during which they concurred on the importance of strengthening multilateralism in a world facing “deep uncertainty.” This summit was a continuation of the “In defense of democracy: fighting extremism” initiative, previously held during the 79th United Nations General Assembly.
Tuesday, July 22nd 2025 - 10:54 UTC
Argentina relaxes visa requirements for Chinese and Dominican nationals

The Argentine government of President Javier Milei has implemented a new policy allowing automatic entry for Chinese and Dominican Republic nationals who possess a valid US visa, effective Tuesday. This measure, outlined in Resolution 316/2025, is a reciprocal gesture following China's decision in May to waive visa requirements for Argentine citizens for tourism and business purposes until May 31, 2026. The Dominican Republic also exempts Argentines from visa requirements for tourism.
Tuesday, July 22nd 2025 - 10:29 UTC
De Moraes rules Bolsonaro has 24 hours to explain use of social media

Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre De Moraes ruled Monday that former President Jair Bolsonaro and his legal team had 24 hours to explain the alleged use of social media, which would constitute noncompliance with the precautionary measures imposed by the magistrate.
Tuesday, July 22nd 2025 - 10:03 UTC
Pharmaceutical industry crisis deepens Bolivia's plight with measles

Bolivia, currently grappling with a measles outbreak, has reported a pharmaceutical industry crisis exacerbated by a dollar shortage. Additionally, the country is also dealing with low influenza vaccination rates among vulnerable groups.
Tuesday, July 22nd 2025 - 10:00 UTC
Brazilian scientists launch mosquito factory to fight dengue

Brazilian researchers launched the world's largest mosquito biofactory to target the kind that spreads dengue fever and other maladies. The Paraná Institute of Molecular Biology (IBMP) and the World Mosquito Program (WMP) inaugurated Wolbito do Brasil in breeding Aedes aegypti mosquitoes inoculated with Wolbachia bacteria, which prevents the development of viruses that cause diseases.
Monday, July 21st 2025 - 20:13 UTC
Álvaro Delgado to leave Uruguayan Senate to fully commit himself to the National Party

Former Uruguayan presidential candidate Álvaro Delgado announced that he will resign from the Senate and devote himself exclusively to his role as National Party chairman. The party leadership welcomed his decision. Former Transport Minister José Luis Falero will replace him at the Upper House.