Stories for 2026

Wednesday, June 17th 2026 - 08:27 UTC
Uruguay enjoys 'positive discrimination' but must lift investment and productivity, BBVA says

Uruguay enjoys a “positive discrimination” relative to other economies for its institutional solidity, respect for agreements and political maturity, but its economic growth has been low over the past decade and its potential GDP —now at 2.1%— is declining. That was the assessment of economists from BBVA Research, one of Europe's largest banks, at the “Situación Uruguay” webinar, where they said the country's main challenge is to boost investment and raise productivity.
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Wednesday, June 17th 2026 - 08:19 UTC
With a historic Messi, Argentina begin their title defense by thrashing Algeria

Argentina began their defense of the World Cup title won in Qatar 2022 on Tuesday with a 3-0 thrashing of Algeria, in the Group J opener of the 2026 World Cup, played at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Captain Lionel Messi guided Lionel Scaloni's side with a hat-trick that left him atop the tournament's all-time scoring history.
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Tuesday, June 16th 2026 - 21:48 UTC
Brazil's Supreme Court sentences Eduardo Bolsonaro to four years for coercion

Former deputy Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of former president Jair Bolsonaro, was sentenced on Tuesday to four years and two months in prison by Brazil's Supreme Court for coercing the justice system through his lobbying of the United States government to impose sanctions against the country. The sentence would be served under a semi-open regime and automatically entails his political disqualification.
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Tuesday, June 16th 2026 - 16:48 UTC
Lula criticizes the resurgence of protectionism and unilateralism at the G7 summit

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Tuesday criticized the resurgence of protectionism and unilateralism during the G7 summit, arguing that those practices worsen the inequalities between rich and developing countries. “Protectionism and unilateralism are now resurfacing as fallacious responses to the complexity of our problems,” he said in his address at the meeting, held in the French city of Évian, in an apparent reference to Donald Trump's government, according to the transcript released by the Brazilian Presidency.
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Tuesday, June 16th 2026 - 08:24 UTC
Some Iranian Americans wave protest flags, others cheer as Iran open the World Cup

Iran began their World Cup campaign in Los Angeles on Monday with a 2-2 draw against New Zealand, before a crowd that mixed fans cheering the team and Iranian Americans waving symbols of protest against the government in Tehran. The match was played barely 24 hours after the announcement of a preliminary agreement to end the war that the United States and Israel launched against Iran in February.
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Tuesday, June 16th 2026 - 08:07 UTC
Bolivia's Paz bets on wearing down protests and holds off deploying the army

Bolivia's government has opted to wear down the social protests that have shaken the country for about six weeks, rather than resort to a hard line. President Rodrigo Paz promulgated a law regulating states of exception in early June, but has so far not ordered the deployment of the Armed Forces to clear the roads, leaning instead toward exhausting the protesters and dismantling the movements demanding his resignation through the detention or persuasion of their leaders. “The new Bolivia will be built with dialogue, without giving way to violence,” said presidential spokesman José Luis Gálvez.
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Monday, June 15th 2026 - 21:50 UTC
Brazilian stocks slip as the US-Iran deal sinks oil prices and hits Petrobras

São Paulo's stock exchange closed on Monday down 0.42%, dragged by the plunge of the state oil company Petrobras after the international crude price fell, linked to the preliminary agreement between the United States and Iran. The Ibovespa, the benchmark index of Latin America's main exchange, ended the session at 170,415 points.
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Monday, June 15th 2026 - 21:35 UTC
Chile's Kast government reaffirms Valparaíso's bid to host the High Seas Treaty secretariat

Chile's government on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to Valparaíso's candidacy to host the Executive Secretariat of the High Seas Treaty, a key instrument of ocean governance, and held that the port city has “relevant strengths” to secure it. The Foreign Ministry said the bid responds to the importance that Chilean foreign policy places on protecting the ocean and to the country's “maritime vocation.”
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Monday, June 15th 2026 - 20:58 UTC
New Zealand's Unusual Laws: What Foreigners Aren't Prepared For

New Zealand has earned a reputation as one of the most comfortable and peaceful places to live. However, behind the beautiful landscapes, the ocean, and the relaxed rhythm of life, there are rules for how foreigners can benefit. There is a stench for those who have greatly increased the price of Europe and other countries that do not correspond to the benefits. In New Zealand, they may be fined for products left in luggage, limit the operation of stores on Holy Day, or establish new rules for gambling in other rich countries. It is important to know this for both local residents and foreigners in order to avoid unpleasant surprises and better understand the way of life of New Zealanders.
Monday, June 15th 2026 - 20:07 UTC
Advantages of Technology Development in Entertainment

Technology has completely changed the world of entertainment and the way people spend their free time. Canadians can watch movies, listen to music, and play games anywhere without time restrictions. Smart algorithms select content according to the interests of residents, which adds convenience to using smartphones. This has made online games, streaming platforms, and virtual worlds available on a large scale. Below is information on how the development of technology has influenced entertainment and added advantages to it.