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Montevideo, August 2nd 2025 - 07:32 UTC

One miner killed, five still missing in Chile

Boric canceled all his engagements after learning of the accident

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake at around 5.30 pm Thursday triggered a collapse at the El Teniente copper mine in Chile’s O’Higgins Region, killing one worker and injuring nine others, with five of them still missing Friday afternoon. The incident occurred 1,200 meters ...

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IMF Board approves US$2 bn disbursement to Argentina

The disbursement was approved after Buenos Aires implemented “corrective measures” to bring reserves closer to the target

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Chile: All tsunami warnings called off

Boric said he had faced pressure to lower the warning status

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Transformed St Helena veteran vessel will be visiting Falklands in 2026/2027

RMS St Helena when she was in full operations transporting passengers and cargo between the island in mid-Atlantic and South Africa.

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Argentine Justice Minister under flak for hidden camera footage

Cúneo Libarona was recorded talking with Sound of Freedom's Tim Ballard

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During Vázquez's first presidency (2005-2010), Nin Novoa was vice president

Nin Novoa becomes Uruguay's new Ambassador to Brazil

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The new scenario could bring on some opportunities for Uruguay, Oddone noted

US tariffs: Argentina and Uruguay charged only 10%

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Embraer's shares went up after the confirmation

Embraer not included in Trump's 50% tariffs

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The Lula administration itself has not officially commented on the withdrawal

Brazil quits International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA)

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