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  • Friday, September 12th 2025 - 09:58 UTC

    Bolsonaro's sentence prompts mixed reactions

    He was a good man, Trump  said about Bolsonaro

    The conviction of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro for an attempted coup has drawn strong reactions from Latin American leaders, highlighting a regional divide over the verdict.

  • Friday, September 12th 2025 - 04:46 UTC

    How VPNs Help Latin American Businesses Access Global Markets Securely

    A VPN is like a tunnel. Instead of sending information openly through the web, businesses put their data inside this tunnel

    Latin America is no longer standing at the edge of digital transformation; it is part of it. Entrepreneurs in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, and Argentina are running businesses that cross borders daily. Yet, the internet, as open as it seems, is full of walls: restrictions, blocked services, and threats that follow anyone managing sensitive data. The question rises—how can a business expand globally without compromising security or access? One tool repeatedly enters the conversation: the Virtual Private Network, better known as VPN.

  • Thursday, September 11th 2025 - 09:30 UTC

    Tickets for flights between Shanghai and Buenos Aires available

    China Eastern will use Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft for the biweekly route

    China Eastern Airlines has begun selling tickets for its new flights from Shanghai to Buenos Aires, which are scheduled to commence on December 4. The new service will become the world's longest direct flight by duration, lasting some 29 hours with a technical stopover in Auckland, New Zealand, for refueling.

  • Thursday, September 11th 2025 - 09:21 UTC

    The Philippines greenlights Paraguayan beef imports

    “This achievement reflects international confidence in the quality, health, and credibility of Paraguayan production,” Peña said

    Paraguay's National Animal Health and Quality Service (Senacsa) announced on Wednesday that the Philippines' Department of Agriculture has officially authorized the import of beef, pork, and poultry from the South American country, which thus added a new destination to its clientele of almost 60 countries.

  • Thursday, September 11th 2025 - 02:24 UTC

    Fivecube’s Approach to Smart Digital Design: Merging Creativity and Strategy

    Photo: Freepik

    In today’s fast-moving digital world, businesses need more than beautiful visuals—they need strategic design that drives engagement and growth.

  • Wednesday, September 10th 2025 - 14:08 UTC

    Falklands Legislative Assembly marks Gibraltar Day

    Today, 10 September, the Falkland Islands joins our friends in Gibraltar in marking Gibraltar Day, which celebrates Gibraltar’s 1967 referendum where its people overwhelmingly chose to remain under British sovereignty.

  • Wednesday, September 10th 2025 - 13:52 UTC

    Gibraltar National Day 2025

    Today, 10th September is Gibraltar National Day when most of the population dress up in the natinal colours of red and white and there are many events including a political rally at Casemates Square.

  • Wednesday, September 10th 2025 - 10:17 UTC

    Uruguay assessing accepting Gaza refugees

    This is not a joke, Lubetkin stressed

    Uruguay's Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin confirmed on Tuesday that his country was “seriously” and “very carefully” analyzing the possibility of accepting Palestinian refugees from Gaza. He emphasized that many people were “desperately” seeking to leave the region and contacted Uruguayan embassies for assistance.

  • Wednesday, September 10th 2025 - 10:13 UTC

    France: Macron appoints new Prime Minister

    Despite Lecornu's appointment, protests are expected demanding Macron's resignation

    French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Sébastien Lecornu, his Defense Minister and a close ally, as the new Prime Minister. Lecornu replaces François Bayrou, who resigned after losing a confidence vote in the National Assembly after only nine months in power.

  • Wednesday, September 10th 2025 - 09:48 UTC

    Bolivia beat Brazil to secure berth in football World Cup playoffs

    Miguel Terceros scored Bolivia's winner in the 46th minute

    Bolivia secured a spot in the 2026 World Cup playoffs with a historic 1-0 victory over Brazil, who had already qualified. The win, which was Bolivia's first against Brazil in 31 years, came from a penalty kick scored by Miguel Terceros in the 46th minute.