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Montevideo, January 22nd 2026 - 22:12 UTC

International

  • Saturday, August 2nd 2025 - 07:44 UTC

    Trump deploys nuclear submarines near Russia in response to Medvedev’s threats

    The escalation stems from Trump’s recent 10-day ultimatum to the Kremlin: accept a ceasefire in Ukraine or face harsh U.S. tariffs and sanctions

    U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of two nuclear submarines to “appropriate regions” near Russia, reacting to what he called “very provocative” threats made by former Russian President and current Deputy Chair of Russia’s Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev.

  • Friday, August 1st 2025 - 09:40 UTC

    IMF Board approves US$2 bn disbursement to Argentina

    The disbursement was approved after Buenos Aires implemented “corrective measures” to bring reserves closer to the target

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the first review of its agreement with Argentina, authorizing a disbursement of US$2 billion. The decision comes days after the IMF projected a 5.5% growth for the country.

  • Friday, August 1st 2025 - 09:37 UTC

    Brazil quits International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA)

    The Lula administration itself has not officially commented on the withdrawal

    Brazil has withdrawn as an observer member of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). This decision came shortly after the South American country announced its plan to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

  • Friday, August 1st 2025 - 09:22 UTC

    Trump announces 35% tariffs on Canadian products

    The White House warned that goods transshipped to avoid the new tariffs would face an even higher rate of 40%

    US President Donald Trump has raised the tariff rate on Canadian imports from 25% to 35%, effective August 1. The White House justified the increase by stating that Canada has not done enough to “arrest, seize, detain or otherwise intercept... traffickers, criminals at large, and illicit drugs.” Trump also announced Thursday a 90-day moratorium with Mexico after a call with President Claudia Sheinbaum, keeping 25% tariff rates in place.

  • Friday, August 1st 2025 - 09:01 UTC

    Chile: All tsunami warnings called off

    Boric said he had faced pressure to lower the warning status

    All tsunami threat warnings for Chile were completely canceled after the National Service for Disaster Prevention and Response (Senapred) confirmed Thursday that, based on data from sea level stations and other models, the emergency caused by the 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia has officially ended.

  • Friday, August 1st 2025 - 07:13 UTC

    Can South America Keep Up with Europe in Responsible Gambling Regulations?

    European countries and their authorities govern approximately 130,000 gambling properties, which is more than all other global regions combined. At the same time, their regulators also enforce high transparency in the casino games accessed outside these venues.

  • Thursday, July 31st 2025 - 22:34 UTC

    US State Department website advisories for travelers to Antarctica

    The advice, revised on 28 July 2025, warns of the dangers of the continent’s harsh and unpredictable weather, which can change at short notice and scupper travel plans.

    The U.S. State Department has renewed two of its website Travel Advisories for Antarctica reminding travelers to “increase basically” their situational awareness in the area containing some of the edgiest and most volatile conditions. The advice, revised on 28 July 2025, warns of the dangers of the continent’s harsh and unpredictable weather, which can change at short notice and scupper travel plans. The advisory also cites the region’s lack of emergency medical care that could further endanger visitors.

  • Thursday, July 31st 2025 - 21:26 UTC

    Transformed St Helena veteran vessel will be visiting Falklands in 2026/2027

    RMS St Helena when she was in full operations transporting passengers and cargo between the island in mid-Atlantic and South Africa.

    Falkland Islands residents, originally from the island of St. Helena, most probably during the next year, might see the revival of a vessel that for many decades was the only link with South Africa. However, this time refurbished, with different colors and as an exclusive boutique, at most 98 passengers, RMS St Helena, will be sailing the roaring forties and targeting Antarctica expeditions.

  • Thursday, July 31st 2025 - 10:55 UTC

    Argentine Justice Minister under flak for hidden camera footage

    Cúneo Libarona was recorded talking with Sound of Freedom's Tim Ballard

    Argentina's Justice Minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona is facing calls for his resignation after a video was leaked showing him offering to help former CIA agent Timothy Ballard clean up his public image. Ballard, who inspired the film Sound of Freedom, has been accused of sexual violence by former employees of his anti-trafficking organization, Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.).

  • Thursday, July 31st 2025 - 09:00 UTC

    Uruguayan court sentences Iranian traveling on a fake passport to 3 months in jail

    In a separate court ruling, two former military officers were convicted of crimes against humanity

    An Iranian citizen has been sentenced to three months in prison in Uruguay for entering the country with a fake Israeli passport. The man had previously been deported from El Salvador, where he also used the forged document.