International

Thursday, February 22nd 2024 - 10:32 UTC
Host Vieira criticizes UNSC on first day of G-20 Foreign Ministers Summit

Brazil's Mauro Vieira launched Wednesday the 2-day summit of G-20 Foreign Ministers in Rio de Janeiro by criticizing the paralysis of the United Nations Security Council in the face of the record number of conflicts in the world.
Thursday, February 22nd 2024 - 10:21 UTC
WHO warns against an increase in the number of cases of measles

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned this week of a 79% global increase in the number of cases of measles, “a childhood illness caused by a virus that easily spreads among people and can be very harmful to children,” of which over 300,000 detections were recorded last year.
Wednesday, February 21st 2024 - 16:12 UTC
French FM stops by in Buenos Aires ahead of Rio summit

Argentine President Javier Milei met in Buenos Aires Tuesday with France's Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné to strengthen bilateral ties and trade between the two countries.
Wednesday, February 21st 2024 - 16:04 UTC
Milei's spokesperson: “Cameron's Malvinas visit, an issue of Cameron agenda”

Indifference and irony have been reactions of the current Argentine government to the Falkland Islands visit of British foreign minister, Lord Cameron. Indifference if we follow the statements from president Milei's spokesperson, who every day holds a morning media conference to report and take questions on the activities and performance of current administration obsessed with seeking the much promised recovery of Argentina's economic situation.
Wednesday, February 21st 2024 - 15:08 UTC
Cameron in Paraguay points to environment and sustainability associations opportunities with UK

Lord David Cameron, during his historic visit to Paraguay, the first time a British Foreign Secretary visits the country in 171 years of diplomatic relations, pointed out the UK's interest in strengthening relations and the opportunity for environment and sustainability associations in the framework of shared commitments, as reported by the local agency news IP.
Wednesday, February 21st 2024 - 10:45 UTC
Cameron underlines Mercosur's potential for UK after Brexit

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña and British Foreign Secretary Davis Cameron met Tuesday in Asunción to discuss bilateral issues and also to explore the South American Market's (Mercosur) potential. Peña currently holds the pro tempore presidency of Mercosur.
Wednesday, February 21st 2024 - 10:45 UTC
IMF's Gopinath to hold key meetings in Buenos Aires

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath is due in Buenos Aires this week for meetings with President Javier Milei, Cabinet Chief Nicolás Posse, and Economy Minister Luis 'Toto' Caputo.
Wednesday, February 21st 2024 - 10:40 UTC
Lula's impeachment requested over Israeli crisis

Spearheaded by Congresswoman Carla Zambelli of former President Jair Bolsonaro's Liberal Party (PL), over 100 lawmakers have endorsed a document requesting the impeachment of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva because his remarks likening Israel to Nazi Germany compromised Brazil's stance internationally exposing the country to a “danger of war.”
Wednesday, February 21st 2024 - 10:34 UTC
Brazilian FM criticizes Israeli colleague for comments about Lula

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira said the comments from his Israeli colleague Israel Katz regarding President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva's remarks on the situation in Gaza were “unusual and revolting.” Vieira also said Lula's comments were being distorted, Agência Brasil reported.
Tuesday, February 20th 2024 - 20:28 UTC
Argentine Foreign Minister responds ironically to UK Foreign Secretary's Falkland Islands visit

The visit of UK Foreign Secretary Lord David Cameron to the Falkland Islands has sparked an ironic response from Argentine Foreign Minister Diana Mondino. Mondino took to social media to thank Cameron for “including Argentina in his visit to the region,” suggesting he visit Buenos Aires on a future occasion.