International

• Monday, May 19th 2025 - 08:53 UTC

  Falklands war MV Atlantic Conveyor at Cunard’s War Memorial in Liverpool

  

  The Liverpool-registered MV Atlantic Conveyor, 43 years ago, during the Falklands War was hit by two Exocet missiles, and Cunard’s War Memorial in front of the Cunard Building will be updated with the addition of the numerals “1982” to commemorate the loss.

• Monday, May 19th 2025 - 07:56 UTC

  Leon XIV formally starts his papacy with mass at St Peter's Square

  

  Pope Leo XIV was inaugurated Sunday in a mass attended by some 100,000 people in St. Peter's Square. The 69-year-old Robert Francis Prevost, formerly a cardinal and missionary in Peru, received the fisherman’s ring and pallium, symbolizing his role as a “fisher of men.” Prevost holds dual US and Peruvian citizenship. These countries were represented by Vice President JD Vance and President Dina Boluarte, respectively. Among the 150 countries sending dignitaries were Brazil and Paraguay.

• Monday, May 19th 2025 - 07:33 UTC

  UN Special Committee meets in Timor, ahead of the C24 in June in New York

  

  The Special Committee on Decolonization is set to convene the Pacific Regional Seminar in Dili, Timor-Leste, from May 21 to 23, 2025. This event is part of the Fourth International Decade for the Eradication of Colonialism, which spans from 2021 to 2030.

• Monday, May 19th 2025 - 03:18 UTC

  The Expansion Of The Online Entertainment Industry In Latin America In 2025

  

  Latin America is no longer a quiet contender in the world of online entertainment. This region has a booming industry, which continues to grow year-on-year due to internet penetration and smartphone uptake. The online casinos, streaming, and gaming sectors are all enjoying expansion, and forecasts indicate that the momentum is not going to cease anytime soon.

• Friday, May 16th 2025 - 09:17 UTC

  Peña highlights Paraguay's booming present at FIFA Congress

  

  Paraguayan President Santiago Peña highlighted his country's economic, social, and cultural growth, which -he claimed- was the fastest in the region over the past 35 years. He made those remarks Thursday during the 75th FIFA Congress held in Asunción.

• Thursday, May 15th 2025 - 20:32 UTC

  China lifts visa requirements for nationals of various South American countries

  

  China will implement a visa-free policy for citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, on a trial basis, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian confirmed Thursday.

• Thursday, May 15th 2025 - 18:58 UTC

  King Charles III mourns Mujica's passing

  

  King Charles III wrote a message to the Uruguayan people and former President José Mujica's family expressing his solidarity in these times of mourning. Mujica died on Tuesday aged 89, after battling esophageal cancer.

• Thursday, May 15th 2025 - 17:41 UTC

  World leaders pay tribute to José Mujica, remembering his legacy of humility

  

  World leaders from across Latin America and beyond have paid tribute to former Uruguayan President José “Pepe” Mujica, who passed away at the age of 89, remembering him as a global symbol of humility, social justice, and unwavering principles.

• Thursday, May 15th 2025 - 10:55 UTC

  Lula urges Putin to attend peace talks in Istanbul

  

  Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva telephoned his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to discuss ending the war in Ukraine. The South American leader made the call during a stopover in Moscow en route back from China to his country.

• Thursday, May 15th 2025 - 10:11 UTC

  The cephalopods market faces tight supply and rising prices, FAO report

  

  The global cephalopods market is under increasing strain as tight supply continues in early 2025. Reduced landings in key producing regions, adverse weather, and extra tariff barriers are contributing to upward pressure on cephalopod prices across major international markets, reports FAO’s Mohamed Hammi.