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Montevideo, February 2nd 2026 - 04:09 UTC

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  • Saturday, August 30th 2025 - 10:18 UTC

    South Korean mission exploring possible Paraguayan meat purchases

    The opening of the South Korean market to Paraguayan beef was deemed imminent

    A South Korean business delegation, including representatives from the Korea Meat Import Association, is in Paraguay this week to assess its meat industry. This marks the first time Korean private-sector leaders have visited the South American country before an official market opening, signaling confidence in the process.

  • Saturday, August 30th 2025 - 10:16 UTC

    No more “de minimis” exemption for shipments to US

    Around 60% of imports using the exemption were from China and Hong Kong

    The US Government of President Donald Trump has eliminated the so-called “de minimis” rule, effective Friday. According to this new decision, the previous rule allowing international shipments valued under US$800 to enter the country duty-free has been revoked, and all items are now subject to taxation.

  • Friday, August 29th 2025 - 10:19 UTC

    Paraguay's Senate wants to explore shifting from Taipei to Beijing ties

    “Our commitment must be to the welfare of the Paraguayan people,” Villalba argued

    Paraguay's Senate has requested a report from the Foreign Ministry as to the reasons for the country's continued diplomatic recognition of Taiwan instead of mainland China. Paraguay is currently the only South American nation to formally recognize Taiwan.

  • Thursday, August 28th 2025 - 10:10 UTC

    Brazilian and French scientists tackle climate change in Amazon

    Tackling climate change has strengthened ties between Brazil and France

    Researchers from France and Brazil are meeting this week in Belém, in the State of Pará, to launch a new season of the Amazon Connections Seminar addressing the planet’s future from scientific, cultural, and political perspectives. The gathering will span until Aug. 29 at the Emílio Goeldi Museum in Belém, the host city of COP30, as part of the bilateral agenda held each year in two seasons—one in each country.

  • Thursday, August 28th 2025 - 00:34 UTC

    From Gaming to Shows: The Full Entertainment Experience in Casinos

    Walking through a modern casino today feels like stepping into a mini city of fun. Bright lights flash, music pumps, and the smell of fresh food drifts over the crowd. People no longer come just to spin a reel or flip a card.

  • Wednesday, August 27th 2025 - 10:27 UTC

    Uruguay: Falkor resumes mission after repairs

    We will announce on social media when the scientific team can resume live broadcasts,” the Udelar said in a statement

    The Uruguay Sub200 expedition has resumed its study of the Uruguayan continental seabed after a technical fault forced its research vessel, the Falkor, to return to the port of Montevideo. By late Tuesday, the Falkor was due in Punta del Este.

  • Wednesday, August 27th 2025 - 09:31 UTC

    Valuable painting stolen by Nazis surfaces in Mar del Plata

    The painting is believed to still be in the Mar del Plata house, but the ad photos have been removed from the realtor's website

    A centuries-old painting stolen from a Jewish art dealer by the Nazis during World War II wound up in Mar del Plata, Argentina, and it was discovered when realtors published images of a property for sale, where it was displayed by the heirs of a former German SS officer.

  • Tuesday, August 26th 2025 - 19:46 UTC

    Brazil and Nigeria sign bilateral agreements

    Lula and Tinubu pledged to revamp trade between the two countries

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his Nigerian colleague Bola Tinubu signed a series of agreements earlier this week at the Planalto Palace during the African leader's state visit.

  • Tuesday, August 26th 2025 - 19:28 UTC

    Argentina declares Cártel de los Soles a terrorist organization

    Milei's Government sought to join forces with regional and multilateral partners against crime

    The Argentine Government of President Javier Milei on Tuesday designated the Cártel de los Soles (Cartel of the Suns) as a terrorist organization and added it to the Public Registry of Persons and Entities Linked to Acts of Terrorism and their Financing (RePET).

  • Tuesday, August 26th 2025 - 12:41 UTC

    Brazil and Israel downgrade diplomatic ties

    We cannot accept genocide, Amorim argued

    Brazil and Israel have downgraded their diplomatic relations after a prolonged crisis.