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Montevideo, December 19th 2025 - 11:52 UTC

Stories for 2025

  • Thursday, June 12th 2025 - 10:31 UTC

    Three Bolivian Police officers killed in clashes with Evistas

    The officers were ambushed, the authorities explained

    Three Bolivian Police officers died Wednesday in the mining town of Llallagua after clashes with Evistas blocking roads in the Potosí region. The law enforcement agents were trying to remove one of the numerous blockades hitting the country, causing economic damages in addition to the lack of food supplies, medicines, and fuel to defend former President Evo Morales' ambition of a new candidacy despite having exceeded the number of terms (two) allowed by the Constitution.

  • Thursday, June 12th 2025 - 10:27 UTC

    US removes non-essential staff from diplomatic missions in Middle East

    Israel is feared to attack Iran unilaterally despite President Trump's stance

    Washington has authorized the partial evacuation of non-essential diplomats and military personnel from its Middle East facilities, including the embassy in Baghdad and bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Iraq, and the UAE, due to heightened security risks stemming from a potential Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities, it was reported Wednesday.

  • Thursday, June 12th 2025 - 09:42 UTC

    Record high temperatures hit Greenland and Iceland, Copernicus Observatory warns

    In addition, oceans showed in May the second warmest month in recent history

    Greenland experienced a melting rate 17 times faster than average last month due to record-high temperatures, while Iceland saw temperatures exceed 26°C, the European Copernicus Observatory reported this week.

  • Thursday, June 12th 2025 - 09:25 UTC

    Colombian forces kill Tren de Aragua leader in gunfight

    Colombia's Defense Ministry reported the events on Wednesday but they happened sometime earlier this week

    Earlier this week, Colombian troops gunned down alias El Viejo, an alleged leader of the Tren de Aragua transnational criminal gang stemming from Venezuela's Tocorón prison, it was reported Wednesday by Bogotá. During a raid, El Viejo fired at the forces and was killed “in the legitimate reaction ... in the course of military operations,” the Defense Ministry said.

  • Thursday, June 12th 2025 - 06:48 UTC

    Popular Games in South America – A Diverse Gaming Landscape

    There are a surprising number of traditional board games that still hold a special place in South America. Photo: AI generated

    Gaming is popular in pretty much every part of the world. This can vary from things like table and word games to high-tech games played on consoles or rapid PCs.

  • Thursday, June 12th 2025 - 05:35 UTC

    Cryptocurrencies, Casinos, and Cachet: Once A Concept, Now A Common Currency, It’s A Digital Payment Future

    Photo: Pixabay

    It may seem like a long time ago, but it was really only back in 2009 that the world was first made aware of the concept of cryptocurrencies. At that time, there was but one - the one that is still perhaps the best-known and most widely used. I am, of course, referring to Bitcoin.

  • Thursday, June 12th 2025 - 03:48 UTC

    PaperWriter Review 2025: Is PaperWriter.com Legit and Trustworthy?

    The service's high ratings across multiple review platforms and positive customer testimonials suggest that PaperWriter is indeed legit and can be trusted for academic assistance

    When searching for a reliable paper writing service, students often ask crucial questions: “Is PaperWriter.com legit?” and “Can I trust this service with my academic work?” This comprehensive PaperWriter review examines every aspect of this academic writing platform to help you make an informed decision.

  • Wednesday, June 11th 2025 - 21:04 UTC

    Milei confirms Argentina's Embassy in Israel will be moved to Jerusalem

    Milei also recalled the two antisemitic terrorist attacks in Buenos Aires in the 1990s

    Argentine President Javier Milei announced Wednesday during his speech before the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) that the South American country would be relocating its Embassy to West Jerusalem in 2026. The first Argentine president ever to address the Knesset, Milei condemned the Oct. 7 attack by the terrorist group Hamas and demanded the release of all Argentine hostages.

  • Wednesday, June 11th 2025 - 20:01 UTC

    Canadian PM invites Lula over to G7 Summit

    In a phone call on Wednesday, Carney formalized the invitation

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio da Silva of Brazil will be attending the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, on June 17, following an invitation from Prime Minister Mark Carney. The South American leader will participate in an extended session with other invited nations, including South Africa, Australia, and India, and will also hold a bilateral meeting with Carney.

  • Wednesday, June 11th 2025 - 18:02 UTC

    Falkland Islands highlight environmental leadership at annual UK reception

    The reception underscored the Islands’ strategic importance as a gateway to the Antarctic and their contributions to conservation and climate science.

    The Falkland Islands Government hosted its Annual Parliamentary Reception on 10 June at the House of Commons, spotlighting the territory’s growing role as a globally significant hub for environmental research and biodiversity.