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Montevideo, October 29th 2025 - 12:05 UTC

Stories for 2025

  • Saturday, July 26th 2025 - 10:53 UTC

    US insists Maduro heads the Cartel de los Soles terrorist organization

    This move follows criminal charges filed against Maduro and other Venezuelan officials during the previous Trump administration

    The United States Government of President Donald Trump insisted Friday that Venezuela's leader Nicolás Maduro was the head of the “Cartel de los Soles,” which was designated a terrorist organization. In Washington's view, Maduro uses drug trafficking to “destabilize” the region.

  • Saturday, July 26th 2025 - 10:45 UTC

    Uruguay ups border security over Iran-Israel conflict concerns

    Following recent incidents, Orsi ordered tighter security measures

    Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi warned local political leaders of the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel and confirmed that border controls have been reinforced after the arrest of an Iranian citizen who entered Uruguay with a forged passport, raising security concerns.

  • Saturday, July 26th 2025 - 10:38 UTC

    Chile to build first pier in Antarctica

    “Antarctica is strategic for the future of the world, and Chile is its gateway,” Boric said

    Chile is set to begin the construction on its first pier in Antarctica by the end of 2025, a strategic project with an investment exceeding US$52 million. This initiative aims to bolster Chile's infrastructure on the continent and reaffirm its Antarctic territorial claims.

  • Friday, July 25th 2025 - 20:55 UTC

    Paraguayan Gov't seeks to modernize State

    These measures are crucial for Paraguay's medium and long-term structural development, Peña argued

    The Paraguayan Government of President Santiago Peña has submitted an ambitious bill before Congress to reshuffle the State. Peña hailed this initiative as a “historic milestone.”

  • Friday, July 25th 2025 - 20:13 UTC

    Petro orders all Colombian coal exports to Israel halted

    In Petro's view, 60% of the coal Israel uses for weapons manufacturing comes from Colombia

    Colombian President Gustavo Petro has ordered the National Navy to intercept and stop any ships carrying coal bound for Israel in response to what he considers to be a genocide in Gaza. Coal exports to Israel had been banned by decree in August 2024, except for pre-existing contracts. However, some government officials apparently disregarded that order.

  • Friday, July 25th 2025 - 19:52 UTC

    Honduras decrees contingency measures as Covid-19 cases soar

    The Stratus (or Frankenstein) variant is believed to account for 36% of recent infections

    Honduras is re-implementing several public health measures as cases of Covid-19 have been reported to be on the surge. The Omicron subvariant XFG - also known as Stratus or Frankenstein - is believed to account for 36% of recent infections.

  • Friday, July 25th 2025 - 13:37 UTC

    Falklands: Legislative Assembly wishes fond farewell to Governor Alison Blake CMG

    Farewell parade for Governor Alison Blake CMG at Victory Green and Ross Road, Stanley

    The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly and the people of the Falkland Islands extend their heartfelt thanks and best wishes to Her Excellency, Governor Alison Blake, and Colonel Peter Henry as they prepare to leave the Islands.

  • Friday, July 25th 2025 - 10:03 UTC

    Chevron cleared to resume Venezuelan operations

    Chevron had stopped producing crude oil in May in compliance with a White House decision

    President Nicolás Maduro confirmed on Thursday that US oil company Chevron has been authorized to fully resume its operations in Venezuela after months of suspension due to Washington's sanctions.

  • Friday, July 25th 2025 - 09:49 UTC

    Argentina and IMF reach technical agreement

    “It should be noted that Argentina managed to return to international capital markets ahead of schedule,” the IMF said

    The Argentine Government of President Javier Milei and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced Thursday that they have reached a technical agreement on the first review of the country's Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program. Once approved by the IMF Executive Board, this deal will enable a disbursement of approximately US$2 billion to the South American country.

  • Friday, July 25th 2025 - 09:37 UTC

    Ecuador: Noboa lays off 5,000 civil servants

    It is Noboa's largest cut since taking office in November 2023

    Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa decreed a significant restructuring of his government, reducing the number of ministries from 20 to 14 and secretariats from 9 to 3. This move also includes the dismissal of 5,000 civil servants to boost efficiency through deficit reduction, to meet International Monetary Fund (IMF) targets.