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Montevideo, January 17th 2026 - 03:21 UTC

 

 

Lula and von der Leyen say Mercosur-EU deal advances multilateralism
Von der Leyen praised Lula’s commitment to “values important to us, such as democracy, the international rules-based order and respect for communities and sovereign nations”

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed on Friday that the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union (EU), due to be signed Saturday in Asunción, will benefit global trade, dem...

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High Seas Treaty enters into force, ushering in a new era for ocean protection
Among the immediate obligations, countries must conduct environmental impact assessments for planned activities beyond national jurisdiction
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Machado handed her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump
Machado confirmed the move after leaving the US Capitol, following a packed schedule that included a closed-door meeting of more than two hours with Trump
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Machado says she counts on Trump, but White House backs Delcy Rodríguez
Machado confirmed that she gave Trump her Nobel Peace Prize medal in a symbolic gesture that evoked a historic exchange between Washington and Bolívar 200 years ago. Photo: REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
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Trump holds good coversation with Delcy Rodríguez
Trump holds good coversation with Delcy Rodríguez
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Ratcliffe traveled to Venezuela under instructions from President Donald Trump “to convey the message that the United States expects an improvement in the working relationship”

Delcy Rodríguez meets CIA director in Caracas

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Venezuela had about 123,000 active personnel, roughly 8,000 reservists, and a core paramilitary force —the Milicia Bolivariana— of around 220,000 members

Venezuela announces Armed Forces “review and adjustment” after US attack

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Regional cooperation has also come into play, with Chile sending two light aircraft to assist Argentina in combating fires in the Los Alerces area

Wildfires continue in Argentine Patagonia; ten provinces on alert

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The laws are intended to strengthen diplomatic ties and military cooperation, enhancing emergency response and efforts against transnational crime.

Brazil transfers military equipment to Uruguay and Paraguay to bolster regional security

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