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Montevideo, April 18th 2026 - 10:05 UTC

Stories for April 16th 2026

  • Thursday, April 16th 2026 - 23:55 UTC

    Venezuela dismantles Nestor Kirchner Room at Miraflores and repurposes it to receive US officials

    The room had been inaugurated on December 1, 2011, during an official visit by Cristina Fernández de Kirchner to Venezuela

    Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez ordered the dismantling of the “Néstor Kirchner Room” at Miraflores Palace, a space that for nearly fifteen years served as a symbol of the political alliance between Chavismo and Kirchnerism. The measure involved removing portraits, paintings, quotations and objects linked to the former Argentine president, and converting the room into a meeting space with a neutral aesthetic that, according to Venezuelan outlet Monitoreamos, is now used to receive US officials.

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  • Thursday, April 16th 2026 - 23:08 UTC

    “We are oppressed in Brazil”: thousands of conservative Brazilians seek new life in Paraguay

    Paraguay broke a record in 2025 by granting 40,600 residency permits to foreigners. More than half — 23,500 — went to Brazilians, far outpacing the 4,300 Argentines in second place

    Hundreds of Brazilians camped overnight on beach chairs, plastic benches and tarps outside an immigration center in Ciudad del Este, on the border with Brazil, to secure a spot in a Paraguayan government drive to fast-track residency applications. Some organized an improvised barbecue on a barrel while they waited. Others had traveled more than 1,500 kilometers by bus. All shared a common thread: the desire to leave Brazil for reasons they describe as political, economic and ideological, according to a report by BBC News Brasil.

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  • Thursday, April 16th 2026 - 22:46 UTC

    Uruguay says RAF Falklands flight was medevac; Tierra del Fuego alleges airspace breach

    Sources close to the Islands' administration who spoke with MercoPress had already indicated that many of these flights are medical evacuations of Islanders

    Uruguay's Ministry of Defense confirmed on Wednesday that the flight of a Royal Air Force (RAF) Airbus A400M Atlas between the Falkland Islands and Montevideo was a medical evacuation of two patients, authorized under decree 419/021, which permits the landing of foreign state aircraft for humanitarian reasons or force majeure. Uruguayan Air Force press spokesperson Marisol Diana provided the explanation to Informativo Uruguay.

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  • Thursday, April 16th 2026 - 00:55 UTC

    Logistics corridor to Falklands via Uruguay: former Kirchnerist diplomat denounces untracked flight

    According to a source close to the Islands' administration who spoke with MercoPress, many of these flights are medical evacuations of Falkland Islanders

    A Royal Air Force (RAF) Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft operated on April 12 between Mount Pleasant base in the Falkland Islands and Carrasco airport in Montevideo, switching off its transponder during the return leg to the islands, rendering it invisible to civilian tracking systems, according to the specialized outlet Escenario Mundial, which identified the aircraft as registration ZM413 operating flights RRR4000 (outbound) and RRR4001 (return).

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  • Thursday, April 16th 2026 - 00:25 UTC

    Why Mentalists Are Booked for Private Events: Celebrations, Laughs, and Memorable Experiences

    Photo: Unsplash

    Hosts of private events want guests to connect, enjoy themselves, and leave with something worth talking about. That’s why mentalists are hired for birthday celebrations, corporate functions, weddings, and small exclusive gatherings. A mentalist brings interaction, humor, and surprise into a setting where guests can participate and enjoy being part of the experience.

  • Thursday, April 16th 2026 - 00:20 UTC

    Cryptocasinos, Skrill and Anonymous Bets: A New Global Fashion or a Risk?

    Along with a wider choice of games and bigger bonus offers, modern casino players expect safer and faster payments. In 2025, cryptocurrencies remain a strong trend, offering casino fans worldwide speedy, anonymous and highly safe deposits and withdrawals. At the same time, e-wallets like Skrill continue to be a reliable alternative for those who value convenience and controlled transactions.