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Montevideo, March 7th 2026 - 02:39 UTC

Stories for 2026

  • Friday, January 16th 2026 - 10:55 UTC

    High Seas Treaty enters into force, ushering in a new era for ocean protection

    Among the immediate obligations, countries must conduct environmental impact assessments for planned activities beyond national jurisdiction

    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.

  • Friday, January 16th 2026 - 10:20 UTC

    YPF lawsuit: Burford asks US court to hold Argentina in contempt

    Although the ruling has been appealed, US judgments can be enforced pending appeal

    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.

  • 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.

  • Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 22:00 UTC

    Machado handed her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump

    Machado confirmed the move after leaving the US Capitol, following a packed schedule that included a closed-door meeting of more than two hours with Trump

    Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado handed her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump on Thursday, in a symbolic gesture that capped a high-stakes visit to Washington amid mixed signals from the White House over Venezuela’s political future.

  • Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 21:26 UTC

    Machado says she counts on Trump, but White House backs Delcy Rodríguez

    Machado confirmed that she gave Trump her Nobel Peace Prize medal in a symbolic gesture that evoked a historic exchange between Washington and Bolívar 200 years ago. Photo: REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

    Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado told supporters gathered outside the White House on Thursday that “we count on the president for Venezuela’s freedom” after holding a closed-door meeting lasting more than two hours with US President Donald Trump.

  • Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 15:41 UTC

    US to suspend immigrant visas for 75 countries, including Uruguay; Orsi calls it a “worrying signal”

    The US State Department said the suspension will remain in place until the government can ensure that new immigrants “do not extract wealth from the American people.”

    Uruguay’s President Yamandú Orsi said he was concerned by Washington’s decision to pause immigrant visa issuance for citizens of 75 countries —including Uruguay— starting January 21, with no end date announced. “In numerical terms it’s not very important, but as a signal it certainly worries us,” Orsi said after meeting US Ambassador Lou Rinaldi at the presidential residence in Montevideo.

  • Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 10:59 UTC

    BBC ranks Uruguay 10th among world's top tourism destinations

    The BBC selected these locations for their commitment to authentic experiences that have a positive impact on local heritage and the environment

    The British Broadcasting Corporation has named Uruguay as one of the top 20 travel destinations for the year, ranking it at number 10 globally, minly due to its sustainable alternatives. The South American country was also demed an ideal alternative to crowded global hotspots.

  • Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 10:47 UTC

    Trump holds good coversation with Delcy Rodríguez

    Trump holds good coversation with Delcy Rodríguez

    US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he held a “long and productive” telephone conversation with Venezuela’s caretaking leader, Delcy Rodríguez. The dialogue signals a rapid warming of relations between Washington and Caracas as Wshington prepares to play a direct role in the South Amrican country's economic and political reconstruction.

  • Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 10:30 UTC

    Muslim Brotherhood declared a terrorist organization in Argentina

    Buenos Aires too advised Argentine nationals to avoid all travel to Iran

    Argetina's Libertarian Government of President Jvier Milei Wednesday declared the Muslim Brotherhood chapters in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan as terrorist organizations, directly aligning the South American country with the White House's “Western Civilization” drive to lead a similar designation process late last year.

  • Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 10:30 UTC

    Vance keeps Trump's policies within Congress' boundaries

    Vance made the difference. VP's do not usually vote unless lawmakers are deadlocked

    US Vice President James D. Vance cast a tie-breaking vote on Wednesday to quash a bipartisan War Powers Resolution aimed at reining in President Donald Trump’s military authority regarding Venezuela. The 51-50 vote followed an intense pressure campaign from the President, which successfully flipped two Republican senators, Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.), who had initially supported the measure.