Get our news on your inbox! x

Remember me Forgot password

MercoPress, en Español

Montevideo, March 5th 2026 - 19:29 UTC

International

  • Tuesday, March 11th 2025 - 10:15 UTC

    Charles III launched the King's Baton Relay for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

    As the first Baton-bearer, Sir Chris Hoy walked through the Quadrangle of Buckingham Palace to the Centre Arch with a pathway lined by Pipers from the Shree Muktajeevan Swamibapa Pipe Band.

    His Majesty King Charles III, Patron of Commonwealth Sport, has officially launched the inaugural Commonwealth Sport King’s Baton Relay for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games at Buckingham Palace on Commonwealth Day, Monday 10 March 2025. His Majesty placed his Message to the Commonwealth into the first Baton, passing it to the first Baton-bearer, Sir Chris Hoy, to start the relay with 500 days to go to the Opening Ceremony of Glasgow 2026.

  • Tuesday, March 11th 2025 - 10:05 UTC

    Opposition lawmakers file criminal case against Milei over IMF loan decree

    Milei's DNU is in violation, in the first place, of constitutional clauses, lawmakers such as Victoria Tolosa Paz argued

    A group of opposition lawmakers filed a criminal complaint against Argentine President Javier Milei for signing an Emergency Decree (DNU) to enable a new ten-year agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) aimed at canceling non-transferable Treasury bills held by the Central Bank (BCRA). The decree bypassed the traditional legislative process of sending a bill to Congress, which Economy Minister Luis Toto Caputo said was necessary given the urgent need for IMF support.

  • Tuesday, March 11th 2025 - 09:59 UTC

    The FAO Food Price Index in February was up, boosted by sugar, dairy, and vegetable oil demand

    World maize prices continued to rise, but prices fell by 6.8% in February due to ample exportable supplies and weak import demand.

    The benchmark for global food commodity prices rose in February, propelled by increases in sugar, dairy, and vegetable oil prices, according to the new Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) report.

  • Tuesday, March 11th 2025 - 09:55 UTC

    Belgian Customs seize 547 kilos of cocaine in container shipped from Montevideo

    The drugs involved a container in the vessel Grande Nigeria, from the Grimaldi Group, during February according to Uruguayan prosecution sources.

    Customs officials in Antwerp, Belgium seized some 547 kilos of cocaine inside a container with rice that left the port of Montevideo. The catch took place at the end of February and involved the vessel Grande Nigeria, belonging to the Grimaldi Group, according to Uruguayan prosecution sources.

  • Tuesday, March 11th 2025 - 09:51 UTC

    Europol and Latin America agree to tackle organized crime, drugs trafficking and resilience of ports

    Europol headquarters in The Hague, where Latin American law enforcement officers met with their EU counterparts

    Ministerial delegations from Latin America spent several days of high level meetings in Europol headquarters in The Hague, aimed at strengthening cooperation between Latin American law enforcement authorities and Europol, enhancing strategic dialogue on tackling security threats such as organized crime and terrorism.

  • Tuesday, March 11th 2025 - 09:08 UTC

    Philippines: Former President Duterte arrested upon landing in Manila

    Duterte was famous for his violent crackdown on drug trafficking

    Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila’s international airport on Tuesday upon arriving from Hong Kong, following an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant for crimes against humanity. His detention came in connection with the ICC's investigation into the mass killings during Duterte’s brutal anti-drug crackdown, which spanned his time as mayor of Davao and his presidency (2016-2022).

  • Monday, March 10th 2025 - 21:08 UTC

    Suriname's Ramdin chosen to become OAS' next Secretary-General

    “Our Americas... hold a great potential to provide a peaceful and prosperous life to our people,” Ramdin stressed

    Albert Ramdin, Suriname's Foreign Minister, was elected Monday as the new Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS) for the term 2025-2030, marking a historic first for a representative from a Caribbean Community (Caricom) member State.

  • Monday, March 10th 2025 - 09:08 UTC

    IMF praises Guyana's environmental initiatives

    The IMF commended Guyana’s multifaceted approach to sustainable development

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has praised Guyana for its pioneering climate policies and efforts to enhance its energy matrix, promote sustainable growth, and foster economic diversification. The global credit agency highlighted the South American country's Climate Policies and Sustainable Development, Energy Transition, Economic Diversification and Workforce Development, and Inclusive Growth and Investment.

  • Monday, March 10th 2025 - 09:00 UTC

    Carney to succeed Trudeau as Canadian PM

    In 2013, Carney became the first non-citizen to run the Bank of England since it was founded in 1694

    Mark Carney, a former central banker and governor of both the Bank of Canada and the Bank of England, has been elected as the new leader of Canada’s Liberal Party, succeeding Justin Trudeau as prime minister after a landslide victory over former Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland with 85.9% of the vote. His election comes at a time when the country faces a trade war with the United States, given President Donald Trump's tariffs, in addition to wanting it to become the 51st U.S. state.

  • Monday, March 10th 2025 - 08:42 UTC

    Falklands celebrates Commonwealth Day; King Charles III Message

    This year also marks the 60th anniversary of the Commonwealth Secretariat, the executive arm of the association.

    In honor of Commonwealth Day this Monday the 10th of March the Union Flag will be raised alongside the Falkland Islands Flag on Victory Green. This will be in the company of Members of the elected Legislative Assembly, and the Acting Governor Dave Morgan, gathering at Victory Green at 815am. Members of the public are welcome to attend.