Stories for 2025

Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 - 10:50 UTC
Sánchez tells Uruguay that EU-Mercosur FTA is urgent “to protect ourselves”

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez met with Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi in Montevideo on Tuesday for the signing of a series of bilateral cooperation agreements. At the event, the Spanish leader insisted on the urgent need for a European Union (EU)-Southern Common Market (Mercosur) Free Trade Agreement amid global commerce tensions.
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Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 - 10:40 UTC
Future US Ambassador to Buenos Aires insists on neutrality regarding Falklands' case

Peter Lamelas, Donald Trump's ambassador-designate to Argentina, reiterated Tuesday during his confirmation hearing before the US Senate that his country was neutral regarding the Falkland/Malvinas Islands issue. In addition, he described Argentina as a “key player” and insisted he was looking forward to an “unprecedented alliance” with President Javier Milei, whom he described as a “friend” of Donald Trump.
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Wednesday, July 23rd 2025 - 10:30 UTC
Bolsonaro denies noncompliance with De Moraes' restrictions

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro denied Tuesday any violation of the social media ban imposed on him by Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre De Moraes. The defense's statement came after the judge's ruling on Monday to give Bolsonaro 24 hours to explain his violation of the injunction, one of the measures imposed on him last week. Violation of the injunction could lead to Bolsonaro's preventive detention.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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