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Montevideo, December 18th 2025 - 20:28 UTC

 

 

Lula issues ultimatum as Meloni and Macron stall EU-Mercosur FTA
Brazil will no longer move a finger as long as Lula is president if the FTA is not signed by Saturday

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva issued a sharp ultimatum to European leaders on Wednesday, declaring that if the long-awaited EU-Mercosur Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is not signed this Saturday, he will abandon negotiations for the remainder of his presidency.

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Venezuela's PDVSA vows to continue global oil exports
Delcy Rodríguez echoed PDVSA's announcement
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Trump orders total blockade of Venezuela's tankers
Tankers currently in Venezuela risk seizure if departing, potentially causing a total paralysis of the country’s oil industry
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Milei and Kast signal “new era” of bilateral ties
“Freedom is advancing throughout Latin America,” Kast pointed out. “Long live freedom, damn it,” replied Milei
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Kast meets with Boric before trip to BA for talks with Milei
Kast is meeting Tuesday with Milei to further cement regional alliances
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Reelected MLA Jack Ford has been named to the Executive Council and Chair of the Assembly. Photo: FITV

Falklands, Government congratulates newly elected Members of Legislative Assembly

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In South Georgia, new infections are being reported in southern elephant seals (Mirounga leonina), compounding losses of nearly 50% of breeding females since 2023. 

Falklands and South Georgia stand out in WOAH “Devastating Biodiversity Loss” report on HPAI

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Former President Bolsonaro could be eligible for parole or house arrest way sooner

Brazil: Senate passes bill slashing sentences for Jan 8 convicts

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Pineida and his partner died in the attack, but his mother survived

Ecuadorean football star killed by hitmen

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