International

Friday, August 30th 2024 - 09:36 UTC
Foundation stone laid for Google's data center in Uruguay

Representatives of technology giant Google and the Uruguayan Government, including President Luis Lacalle Pou, took part Thursday in the ceremony marking the laying of the foundation stone for the company's future data center in Pando, in the department (province) of Canelones, within Montevideo's Metropolitan Area.
Friday, August 30th 2024 - 09:31 UTC
Former Red Brigades fighter arrested in Buenos Aires

Argentine authorities Thursday arrested former Italian far-left Red Brigades guerrilla fighter Leonardo Bertulazzi who had been a fugitive since the 1980s and was residing in the South American country as an asylum seeker. The suspect's detention was made possible through a decision by Buenos Aires to strip him of his refugee status.
Thursday, August 29th 2024 - 08:18 UTC
Falklands travelers to benefit with seats for the Ascension/St Helena Airlink

The Falkland Islands Government has informed that an agreement has been signed with Ascension Island Government to guarantee travelers from the Falkland Islands ten seats on each flight connecting Ascension and St Helena – known as the St Helena Airlink. This agreement removes the risk of travelers from the Falklands not being able to book a seat by guaranteeing availability.
Thursday, August 29th 2024 - 04:38 UTC
Budget-friendly upgrades to increase your vacation rental's appeal

In the competitive world of vacation rentals, standing out to potential guests is key to maintaining a steady stream of bookings.
Wednesday, August 28th 2024 - 14:03 UTC
Arrest of Telegram's CEO has direct impact on Latin American developments

Last weekend's arrest in France of Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov had repercussions in Latin America. The move was first regarded as an attack on freedom of speech despite the magistrates issuing the arrest warrant claiming that Durov was suspected of being involved in a series of illegal activities such as drug trafficking, money laundering, and child pornography distribution.
Tuesday, August 27th 2024 - 08:47 UTC
Foreign Ministers of Iran and Venezuela ratify partnership

The Foreign Ministers of Venezuela, Yván Gil, and Iran, Abbas Araghchi, held a telephone conversation during which their countries' willingness to expand bilateral cooperation.
Tuesday, August 27th 2024 - 07:29 UTC
Norwegian cruise company promotes South Atlantic and Antarctica in China market

A leading Norwegian cruise line, pioneer in South Atlantic and Antarctica expeditions is pushing its marketing efforts in China with a new road-show that will visit three cities in the country.
Monday, August 26th 2024 - 22:56 UTC
Brazilians advised to leave war-torn Lebanon

Brazil's Embassy in Beirut Sunday advised the some 21,000 nationals of the South American country living in Lebanon to leave as soon as possible or avoid all travel to the war-torn region after tension with Israel escalated over the weekend, Agencia Brasil reported.
Monday, August 26th 2024 - 08:53 UTC
Giant wholesale chain planning Argentine exodus?

Makro, a leading wholesale supermarket chain where anyone can shop at more convenient prices, has announced its decision to leave crisis-ridden Argentina after some 30 years in the South American country where sales keep plunging despite President Javier Milei's administration successful narrative. According to the consulting firm Scientia, the wholesale sector faced an 18.8% drop in sales in August alone.
Monday, August 26th 2024 - 08:21 UTC
Guyana alerts port officials to look out for potential mpox carriers

Although no case of monkeypox has been reported so far in the country and to make sure things remain that way, Guyanese authorities have instructed port officials to be on alert for the possible arrival of people carrying the disease, Health Minister Frank Anthony said during the weekend. In addition, vaccines have been stockpiled in case of an outbreak.