MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for January 16th 2026
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Friday, January 16th 2026 - 19:17 UTC
Venezuela announces Armed Forces “review and adjustment” after US attack
Venezuela’s Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino López announced Friday a “review and adjustment” of the Bolivarian National Armed Forces (FANB) following the January 3 US attacks, in which 47 Venezuelan soldiers were killed and President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured, EFE reported.
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Friday, January 16th 2026 - 19:07 UTC
Lula and von der Leyen say Mercosur-EU deal advances multilateralism
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed on Friday that the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union (EU), due to be signed Saturday in Asunción, will benefit global trade, democracy and multilateralism, EFE reported.
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Friday, January 16th 2026 - 18:54 UTC
Wildfires continue in Argentine Patagonia; ten provinces on alert
Ten Argentine provinces are under alert for wildfire risk, as several fire fronts in Chubut and wider Patagonia have already burned more than 20,000 hectares.
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Friday, January 16th 2026 - 11:02 UTC
Brazil transfers military equipment to Uruguay and Paraguay to bolster regional security
Brazil has enacted two laws formalizing the transfer of military aircraft and equipment to Uruguay and Paraguay, as part of an initiative to upgrade operational capabilities of neighboring countries and enhance regional security, Agência Brasil reported.
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Friday, January 16th 2026 - 10:55 UTC
High Seas Treaty enters into force, ushering in a new era for ocean protection
The High Seas Treaty, also known as the Global Ocean Treaty, enters into force on Saturday, marking “a historic achievement in ocean protection” and the start of a new phase in global ocean governance, EFE reported.
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Friday, January 16th 2026 - 10:20 UTC
YPF lawsuit: Burford asks US court to hold Argentina in contempt
Burford Capital, the main beneficiary of a US$16 billion first-instance ruling against Argentina over the 2012 expropriation of YPF, has asked federal judge Loretta Preska to hold the country in contempt and impose sanctions, citing alleged failures to comply with discovery orders.
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Friday, January 16th 2026 - 00:37 UTC
Using AmourFeel: Common Questions Answered
Online dating is now part of daily life. AmourFeel is a website where people can talk and connect with others. The platform is made for those who want online conversations and to learn more about new people. This guide explains the main points about using the site.
