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Montevideo, July 3rd 2025 - 00:20 UTC

Stories for 2025

  • Friday, May 2nd 2025 - 10:44 UTC

    Milei insists Argentines “do not hate journalists enough”

    “Today, they cannot extort and blackmail,” given the existence of social media, Milei also argued

    Argentine President Javier Milei launched a fierce attack on the press via social media, defending his advisor Santiago Caputo, who intimidated a Tiempo Argentino photographer during a Buenos Aires City electoral debate.

  • Friday, May 2nd 2025 - 10:37 UTC

    Argentine opposition sides with workers amid Milei's adjustment policies

    CFK, Kicillof, and Massa agreed that it was a sad Workers' Day

    Former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK) Thursday issued a Workers' Day message on X, criticizing President Javier Milei’s government for eroding labor rights and reducing wages to 2001 levels. CFK pointed out the “declared intention of Milei's government to continue sweeping away rights” and called on “to remain united in the defense of the right to a dignified life, with work as a tool for progress.”

  • Friday, May 2nd 2025 - 10:20 UTC

    Argentine airline Flybondi closer to accessing Bolivian skies

    Flybondi has completed all the required phases for operational approval, the DGAC confirmed

    Bolivia's General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) has authorized three new airlines to operate in the country: Argentina's budget carrier Flybondi for international routes, and local companies Andina Airlines and Go Airline for domestic flights. Flybondi has completed all required phases and is awaiting itinerary approval based on fleet availability. Andina Airlines is still in the certification process, while Go Airlines is in an earlier stage. Additionally, Arajet from the Dominican Republic is nearing authorization, only lacking the final demonstration phase.

  • Friday, May 2nd 2025 - 10:15 UTC

    Trump sacks Security Adviser but proposes him for UN diplomatic job

    Discussions within the White House about a potential replacement for Mike Waltz as National Security Adviser had been ongoing for weeks

    US President Donald Trump fired National Security Adviser Mike Waltz Thursday following a scandal involving a Signal group chat that mistakenly included a journalist and revealed sensitive military plans against Houthi targets in Yemen. The March 15 incident exposed operational details, including strike timings and targets, and implicated Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Waltz's explanations were deemed inadequate, and he was criticized for poor staff vetting and ineffective foreign policy coordination.

  • Friday, May 2nd 2025 - 09:53 UTC

    Uruguayan Labor Minister recalls the Chicago workers' protests

    Castillo urged all Uruguayans to “join efforts” and “work to take care of children and adolescents living in poverty”

    Uruguayan Labor Minister Juan Castillo Thursday underlined the need to debate reducing working hours to improve quality of life, social justice, and equality. During his Workers' Day speech broadcast on national radio and television, he recounted the historical significance of the date, referencing the Chicago workers' protests for an eight-hour workday, which led to violent repression and the prosecution of union leaders. Castillo also highlighted his country's labor milestones, including the 1915 law establishing the eight-hour workday and its 2008 extension to rural and domestic workers.

  • Thursday, May 1st 2025 - 19:33 UTC

    Oldest person on earth dies aged 116 in Brazil

    Sister Inah was a fan of Porto Alegre's Sport Club Internacional (Inter)

    Brazilian nun Inah Canabarro Lucas, the world's oldest person, died at 116 on Wednesday in Porto Alegre, due to multiple organ dysfunction. Born on June 8, 1908, she dedicated her life to religious service as a teacher and secretary with the Teresian Sisters. She attributed her longevity to her faith in God and was known for her love of barbecue, football (supporting Sport Club Internacional), and painting. In 2018, she received an apostolic blessing from Pope Francis.

  • Thursday, May 1st 2025 - 18:55 UTC

    Unknown infectious agent kills eight Ecuadorean children

    The tests' results will be available around May 10

    At least eight Ecuadorean children in Taisha, in the province of Morona Santiago bordering Peru, died between February and April 2025 due to an unknown infectious agent, showing symptoms like fever, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, gastrointestinal issues, dehydration, and pneumonia. In this scenario, the Health Ministry has deployed extensive epidemiological efforts, including medical brigades, water and food analyses, and community interventions, but the cause remains unidentified.

  • Thursday, May 1st 2025 - 10:59 UTC

    Workers' Day highlights ongoing challenges and digital shifts in Latin America

    A new report by the World Economic Forum reveals that 84% of employers in the region plan to upskill their workforce by 2030 to meet the growing demand for digital and technological talent

    As the world marks International Workers' Day on May 1st, Latin America reflects not only on the hard-won labor rights of the past but also on the urgent challenges of the digital age. Born from the 1886 Chicago protests demanding an eight-hour workday, the holiday honors the legacy of the “Haymarket Martyrs” and remains a symbol of the global struggle for fair labor conditions.

  • Thursday, May 1st 2025 - 10:38 UTC

    Uruguay’s meat consumption hits nine-year high in 2024

    Some 10,000 tons of the traditional Uruguayan barbecue were sold to the public on Wednesday throughout the country, on the eve of International Workers' Day

    Uruguayans consumed nearly 100 kilograms of meat per person in 2024, the highest level in the past nine years, according to the country’s National Meat Institute (INAC). The data confirms a strong rebound in domestic demand for animal protein, particularly beef and poultry.

  • Thursday, May 1st 2025 - 10:09 UTC

    US, Ukraine strike strategic minerals deal

    Trump persuaded Zelensky to go along because “Russia is much bigger and much stronger”

    The United States was granted access Wednesday to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals, critical for electronics, clean energy, and weapons, in exchange for establishing a joint investment fund. The economic partnership agreement signed in Washington after tense negotiations ensures Ukraine's full ownership of its resources while both nations contribute equally to and manage the fund.