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Montevideo, July 3rd 2025 - 07:29 UTC

Stories for 2025

  • Wednesday, April 23rd 2025 - 10:35 UTC

    Paraguay hopes to build 22 small hydroelectric plants through private investment

    Paraguay also hopes to diversify its energy matrix and bolster industrial development

    Paraguay plans to build 22 small hydroelectric power plants on internal rivers, with an estimated private investment of US$ 1.4 billion, explained Vice Minister of Mines and Energy Mauricio Bejarano in a radio interview after the enactment of the Small Hydroelectric Power Plants Law which grants the government free rein to bid for the construction of new dams.

  • Wednesday, April 23rd 2025 - 10:22 UTC

    Lula and Boric highlight bilateral trade opportunities

    “Trade is about bringing people together,” Boric told Lula at th3e Business Forum

    Presidents Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil and Gabriel Boric Font of Chile Tuesday advocated for stronger trade relations between their countries at a Business Forum in Brasília. Lula encouraged Brazilian businesspeople to import more Chilean products to balance trade and emphasized fairness in business dealings.

  • Wednesday, April 23rd 2025 - 10:16 UTC

    Significant drop in Argentine beef exports reported

    Argentine beef exports dropped significantly in Q1 2025 compared to Q1 2024, with a 28% decrease in volume (142,500 tons) and a 7.5% decrease in value (US$694.4 million), it was reported Tuesday in Buenos Aires.

  • Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 - 23:24 UTC

    Argentine Post uses interactive map mentioning Falklands and Stanley

    Among those most critical in this circumstance was former Malvinas Secretary Guillermo Carmona

    Argentina's Postal Service took heavy flak for using an interactive map on its website, where the South Atlantic Islands Argentina claims to own were referred to as Falklands (and not Malvinas) and its capital was Stanley (not Puerto Argentino), which drew criticism from a several surfers who spotted the Government's slip.

  • Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 - 20:04 UTC

    Uruguay's Defense Ministry takes disciplinary measures in Cardama deal probe

    Jorge Wilson was imposed a 30-day arrest for his conduct in the investigation regarding the fudgy Cardama deal

    Senior Uruguayan Navy officers, including former Commander-in-Chief Jorge Wilson, were handed down arrest sanctions for their roles in purchasing two ocean patrol vessels (OPVs) from Spain's Cardama shipyard, a company with no experience in that type of unit, and was also facing financial hardships.

  • Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 - 17:53 UTC

    Debbie’ first encounter with the Cruise industry, “the little Red Ship which also delivered mail to Falklands”

    Debbie Summers' first sight of a cruise ship visiting the Falklands meant summer had arrived and heartedly welcomed visitors back (Pic,: Debbie Summers)

    To commemorate its 40th anniversary, Seatrade Cruise Global News is inviting a cross section of executives working in the industry, from a wide range of sectors and geographies, to share insights on their first encounters with the wonderful world of cruise shipping. Features in the regular edition are written by Mary Bond, Editor in Chief.

  • Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 - 10:59 UTC

    Lula and Xi to meet again next month at Sino-Celac Summit

    Lula will be flying to China from Russia's May 9 WWII Victory Day celebrations

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will be travelling to China next month for the Summit between the Asian country and the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac) between May 12 and 13, it was announced by the Planalto Palace. Lula's second official trip to China during his third term will follow his attendance at Russia's Victory Day celebrations on May 9, marking the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's triumph in World War II.

  • Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 - 10:55 UTC

    Boric lands in Brazil for 4-day State visit

    Boric and Lula are to discuss several strategic issues for the region

    Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font landed at the Brasilia Air Base Monday for a four-day state visit, during which he will meet President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasilia to strengthen bilateral ties, among other engagements.

  • Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 - 10:50 UTC

    Pope Francis died of a stroke, Vatican confirms

    “I offered to the Lord the suffering that became present in the last part of my life for peace in the world and fraternity among peoples,” Francis said in his will. Photo: Reuters

    The Vatican announced Monday that Pope Francis' death was caused by a stroke, leading to a coma and irreversible cardiovascular collapse. He had a history of health issues, including a recent 38-day hospitalization for double pneumonia, alongside conditions like hypertension and type II diabetes. His death was confirmed by electrocardiogram, as stated by Andrea Arcangeli, head of the Vatican’s Health Directorate.

  • Tuesday, April 22nd 2025 - 10:48 UTC

    Uruguay's new Housing Minister to be sworn in Tuesday

    Paseyro is to be sworn in during Tuesday's Council of Ministers meeting

    Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi picked Tamara Paseyro, previously the director of Social and Urban Integration at the Ministry of Housing and Territorial Ordering (MVOT), to become the new Minister of Housing, replacing Cecilia Cairo following her resignation amid a days-long scandal regarding unpaid taxes on her residence in Montevideo’s Pajas Blancas area.