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Montevideo, January 29th 2026 - 01:07 UTC

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  • Monday, August 11th 2025 - 10:05 UTC

    Three-month state of emergency declared in parts of Haiti

    Over 1,000 people have been killed and 620 kidnapped between October 2024 and the end of June 2025

    Haiti's government has declared a three-month state of emergency in the West, Artibonite, and Centre departments to address a surge in gang violence and the resulting food crisis. This measure is intended to mobilize state resources more effectively to restore order and security.

  • Saturday, August 9th 2025 - 10:18 UTC

    Haiti's Presidential Transition Council has new president

    Saint-Cyr is expected to be the last CPT president before the elections scheduled for February 7, 2026

    Haitian businessman Laurent Saint-Cyr has been appointed as the new rotating president of Haiti's Presidential Transition Council (CPT), a body formed after the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. Saint-Cyr is tasked with restoring security, leading the country toward new elections, and reviving the economy.

  • Saturday, August 9th 2025 - 07:49 UTC

    Green Hydrogen in Uruguay: Hype or Long‑Term Play?

    Uruguay stands out as a global renewable energy success. By 2024, the country reached approximately 99% of its electricity supply from renewables, with wind, hydro, biomass, and solar power. The government now bets on green hydrogen to add economic value. A national roadmap targets the production of one million tonnes by 2040 and up to US$2 billion in annual export revenue.

  • Friday, August 8th 2025 - 10:01 UTC

    UN Chief finds Trump's tariffs “disheartening”

    Guterres wants governments to take action to protect the poorest people

    UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed that the new tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump are “disheartening.” Through his spokesperson, Farhan Haq, Guterres reiterated his long-held belief that “trade wars are ruinous and need to be avoided.”

  • Friday, August 8th 2025 - 09:39 UTC

    Uruguay not outside terrorism's radar, Montevideo reckons

    Some activities are shifting from the Triple Frontier Paraguay-Argentine-Brazil to the Rivera crossing between Uruguay and Brazil

    Uruguayan authorities admitted Thursday that terrorist organizations could use their country to either stage or plan certain attacks in the region. While the risk is considered low, according to the National Strategy for the Fight against Money Laundering, the government has not ruled out the possibility.

  • Friday, August 8th 2025 - 00:40 UTC

    Creative Decoration Ideas Using Star Wars Balloons for Kids’ Birthdays

    When planning a kids’ birthday party, choosing a theme that excites and inspires can make the celebration truly memorable. One of the most popular and timeless themes is Star Wars, a franchise loved by children and adults alike.

  • Thursday, August 7th 2025 - 09:54 UTC

    Brazil turns to WTO to seek remedy to US tariffs

    However, the move is purely symbolic; no results are expected

    Brazil formally challenged recent US tariffs by requesting consultations on Wednesday with the World Trade Organization (WTO). The tariffs, which impose up to a 50% surcharge on a wide range of Brazilian products, were implemented by two executive orders from President Donald Trump.

  • Wednesday, August 6th 2025 - 21:02 UTC

    Trump announces 50% tariffs on India for buying Russian oil

    Trump has threatened 100% tariffs on countries that continue business with Russia unless a major peace deal with Ukraine is achieved

    US President Donald Trump on Wednesday imposed an additional 25% tariff on imports from India in reprisal for buying Russian oil, bringing the total surcharge to 50%. Washington claims Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Government was “fueling the war machine” by funding Russia's military deployment in Ukraine.

  • Wednesday, August 6th 2025 - 10:17 UTC

    BP announces major oil discovery off Brazil, while OPEC+ with Saudi Arabia leading, increase production

    The company said it had located oil and gas at the Bumerangue prospect, 404 kilometers from Rio de Janeiro, in a water depth of 2,372 meters

    Britain’s BP oil and gas giant announced this week its biggest oil and gas discovery in 25 years off the coast of Brazil. This happens when the corporation is in the midst of a major overhaul, dropping the renewable energy strategy thrust, and returning to traditional hydrocarbons policy.

  • Wednesday, August 6th 2025 - 09:37 UTC

    Lula to invite Trump to COP30

    “A solid partnership is built on mutual benefits,” Lula emphasized

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva does not intend to discuss tariffs with his US colleague Donald Trump but will invite him to the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30), scheduled for November in Belém.