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Montevideo, January 15th 2026 - 19:30 UTC

Trump to meet María Corina Machado after praising Delcy Rodríguez

According to her press office, Machado plans to convey to Trump the “gratitude of the Venezuelan people for his unwavering support for democracy and justice”

US President Donald Trump is set to meet on Thursday at the White House with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, hours after publicly praising senior chavista official, and acting ruller, Delcy Rodríguez, calling her a “great person” an...

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Trump holds good coversation with Delcy Rodríguez

Trump holds good coversation with Delcy Rodríguez

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Falklands, Legislative Assembly portfolio assignments

The eight elected members of the Legislative Assembly have started to move from Gilbert House to the renewed Sulivan House

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US military intervention in Iran more likely by the hour

When they start killing people, and fudgy judiciary hangings loom over, “it's not going to work out” for them, Trump insisted

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Falklands’ oil industry expansion, Navitas to farm adjacent Sea Lion development

“We are encouraged to see a further strengthening of our relationship with Navitas, this time through our holding in JHI”, Gil Holzman, president and chief executive of Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas.

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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.”

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

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

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

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

Muslim Brotherhood declared a terrorist organization in Argentina

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

Vance keeps Trump's policies within Congress' boundaries

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