Stories for 2025

Thursday, October 16th 2025 - 19:55 UTC
Bolivian Senate passes bill allowing direct fuel imports

Bolivia's Senate has passed a bill allowing for the direct import of fuels by petrol stations to make up for the shortages stemming from the State-run oil company YPFB's lack of US dollars to secure further imports. The initiative was then sent to the Lower House for final approval.
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Thursday, October 16th 2025 - 10:57 UTC
Uruguay passes Latin America's first euthanasia law

Uruguay made history on Wednesday by becoming the first country in Latin America to legalize euthanasia through legislation, joining the small group of nations in the world that allow and regulate the right to die with dignity.
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Thursday, October 16th 2025 - 10:16 UTC
Caracas angered by CIA clearance to target Venezuela

After The New York Times revealed that US President Donald Trump authorized the CIA to carry out covert actions in Venezuela, the Bolivarian regime in Caracas issued a fierce response.
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Thursday, October 16th 2025 - 10:00 UTC
Noboa blames illegal mining mafias for recent explosions

Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa said Wednesday that illegal mining mafias were behind the car bomb attack in Guayaquil and two subsequent explosions. He claimed these actions were in retaliation against the government's measures in the conflict-ridden Imbabura province.
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Thursday, October 16th 2025 - 09:33 UTC
Bessent steps in to keep dollar from soaring in Argentina

Argentina's financial markets bounced back on Wednesday following an intervention and new statements from US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent after initial fearful trading resulting from US President Donald Trump's conditional endorsement of the South American country.
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Thursday, October 16th 2025 - 09:31 UTC
Brazil's STF rules against banning gender studies at schools

Brazil's Federal Supreme Court (STF) declared unconstitutional on Wednesday local laws banning subjects regarding gender identity and sexual orientation in the municipalities of Tubarão in Santa Catarina, and the Pernambucan towns of Petrolina and Garanhuns from being taught at schools.
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Thursday, October 16th 2025 - 07:40 UTC
Haiti: 90% of Port-au-Prince under gang control

According to the latest reports from Haiti, 90% of the country's capital, Port-au-Prince, is under the control of the criminal gangs operating in the area. In addition, the severe humanitarian and security crisis amid escalating violence, mass displacement, and the near collapse of the healthcare system was found to be worsening.
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Wednesday, October 15th 2025 - 23:03 UTC
Trump authorizes CIA covert operations in Venezuela amid rising military tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed Wednesday that he has authorized the CIA to carry out covert operations inside Venezuela, marking a new escalation in Washington’s campaign against Nicolás Maduro’s government. The move, first reported by The New York Times, comes as U.S. military pressure intensifies in the Caribbean, where American forces have attacked several vessels it accuses of trafficking drugs from the South American nation.
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Wednesday, October 15th 2025 - 20:35 UTC
Colombia's GeoPark announces investment in Vaca Muerta

Colombian oil company GeoPark announced this week its plans to make a significant investment and operational agreement for the Vaca Muerta unconventional hydrocarbon reserve in Argentine Patagonia.
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Wednesday, October 15th 2025 - 20:14 UTC
Car bomb kills one in Guayaquil

A car bomb explosion outside a shopping mall in Guayaquil, Ecuador, on Tuesday resulted in at least one person dead and two injured. The fatality was reported to be a local taxi driver. The explosion at around 6 pm local time caused damage to nearby vehicles and buildings.
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