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Montevideo, June 7th 2026 - 08:43 UTC

 

 

Argentina seeks a trade pact that would link it with the UK for the first time since 1982
“I handed over the formal letter of intent to join one of the broadest, most modern and dynamic trade agreements in the world,” Quirno said

Argentina has applied to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), a step that, if completed, would place it for the first time since the 1982 Falklands War in a trade agreement that also includes the United Kingdom. Foreign Minist...

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Fujimori and Sánchez close campaigns in Lima before Peru's tight Sunday runoff
Fujimori said the country had become “trapped in its wounds” and stressed the need to “build bridges” toward dialogue. Sánchez aimed his message at his rival: “The chaos is over,” he said
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Argentina warns it could 'fully exercise all actions' over Falklands oil drilling plans
The Sea Lion field, north of the archipelago, is operated by Navitas, which holds 65% of the project, while Rockhopper, which discovered it, retains 35%
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Uruguay's anti-graft body faces Congress as opposition alleges 'political use' in Orsi case
The controversy stems from the purchase of the vehicle, valued on the market at about 79,000 dollars, which Orsi bought for 54,000 dollars days before taking office
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Falklands pass £216m budget under 'live within our means' principle amid fiscal pressures
Among the principles set in January are a ban on borrowing for operating purposes and the requirement to keep uncommitted reserves equivalent to at least 1.5 times operating expenditure
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The foundation warned that, if the current level of exploitation continues, resources that are strategic for the economy could be compromised

Report warns foreign fleets off Argentina catch up to four times the national industry's haul

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World wheat prices rose 3.4 percent on May and 7.8 percent from their year-earlier level, supported by smaller expected harvests in major exporters, such as US

FAO food commodity prices in May showed increases in cereals, sugar and beef

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Minister Pollard statement came in response to a written question from Conservative MP Ben Obese-Jecty, who asked about the Defense Readiness (Pic Navy Lookout)

Royal Navy will receive all eight Type 26 frigates as planned, Minister Pollard confirms

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The budget has been described by Government as a prudent and strategic package designed to support the community while maintaining financial stability

Falklands’ public meeting Monday 8th June on the 2026/27 annual budget, with Secretary Clunie attending

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