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Montevideo, January 16th 2026 - 23:29 UTC

Environment

  • Friday, June 27th 2025 - 10:12 UTC

    BRICS scientists want climate network created

    There is a significant scientific gap between BRICS member countries, the forum found

    A forum of Academies of Science of the BRICS bloc in Rio de Janeiro issued a declaration this week proposing the creation of a network of member countries to implement climate solutions, focusing on energy transition technologies and the development of joint artificial intelligence programs.

  • Wednesday, June 25th 2025 - 20:14 UTC

    Mexican president eyes legal action against Elon Musk's SpaceX

    Sheinbaum's government is assessing violations of international laws to address the contamination and environmental impact

    Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Wednesday that she was reviewing taking legal action against SpaceX due to the environmental damage caused by debris from a Starship rocket explosion in Tamaulipas.

  • Wednesday, June 25th 2025 - 08:42 UTC

    Semi-acquatic rodent discovered in Machu Picchu area

    Machu Picchu’s 35,000-hectare sanctuary hosts diverse wildlife

    A new semi-aquatic rodent, named Incanomys mayopuma, was discovered near Machu Picchu in Peru’s Cusco region at 2,800 meters above sea level. This small mammal, with gray fur, vestigial ears, and hind legs adapted for aquatic life, represents both a new genus and species.

  • Tuesday, June 24th 2025 - 09:56 UTC

    Rare snowfall recorded in parts of Uruguay

    Other snowfalls were reported in the Argentine province of Buenos Aires, but none in densely populated areas

    An unusual snowfall was recorded Monday in the Uruguayan departments (provinces) of Colonia, Soriano, and Maldonado. The rare event, last seen in 2021, was recorded in areas like Nueva Palmira, Agraciada, Cardona, and Cerro Catedral in Maldonado.

  • Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:21 UTC

    Uruguay condemns Saturday's US strikes on Iranian soil

    Montevideo also warned of the increased risk of radiological leakage affecting the population

    Uruguay's government of President Yamandú Orsi expressed deep concern over the recent US airstrikes on nuclear facilities in Iran, citing a dangerous escalation of violence in the Middle East. Montevideo's Foreign Ministry condemned actions threatening international peace and security, noting that the use of force is regulated by international law and the UN Charter, while highlighting the risk of radiological leakage. Hence, all parties were urged to cease hostilities, protect civilians, and resume dialogue for a peaceful resolution.

  • Saturday, June 21st 2025 - 10:55 UTC

    Tattooing or piercing pets becomes a federal offense in Brazil

    The penalties also apply to tattoo parlors carrying out these practices

    Starting this week, Brazilian animal owners who have their domestic pets tattooed or pierced for aesthetic purposes face between two and five years in prison, in addition to a fine, plus losing custody of the animal. The penalty also applies to anyone allowing this to happen and is aggravated if the animal dies in the process or as a result thereof.

  • Friday, June 20th 2025 - 10:28 UTC

    Heavy rains kill 2 in Brazilian State of Rio Grande do Sul

    Drier weather is expected by Saturday

    Heavy rains in the Brazilian State of Rio Grande do Sul since June 16 have caused significant damage across 90 municipalities, resulting in two deaths and one missing person.

  • Friday, June 20th 2025 - 10:13 UTC

    Spanish researchers speak of Gibraltar's “tropicalization”

    Spanish researchers speak of Gibraltar's “tropicalization”

    A study by the Málaga-based Spanish Institute of Oceanography (IEO-CSIC) documents a “tropicalization” process in the Strait of Gibraltar and Alboran Sea, where rising water temperatures, Atlantic connections, exotic species invasions, and high human activity (e.g., maritime traffic and tourism) are driving changes in fish species composition.

  • Friday, June 20th 2025 - 09:53 UTC

    Chile: Private university joins National Oceanographic Committee

    The USS will contribute its Centinela I ship to the scientific efforts

    Chile's Universidad San Sebastián (USS) has joined the National Oceanographic Committee (CONA), a public organization coordinated by the Navy's Hydrographic Service (SHOA), bringing together 30 institutions to advance marine science research.

  • Thursday, June 19th 2025 - 09:40 UTC

    What about a new species of penguins, the Rockaronis, a cross between Rockhopper and Macaroni

    Rockhoppers are much smaller and are, in fact, the smallest penguin that nests in the Falkland Islands.

    The docuseries “Secrets of the Penguins” from National Geographic captured footage of several rare penguin chicks for the very first time. Their parents are a mixed-species couple: a rockhopper mother and a macaroni penguin father. The resulting chicks, called “rockaronis” successfully hatched and appeared to be healthy and thriving so writes Jenifeer Geer for IFL Science.