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Friday, May 8th 2026 - 02:14 UTC
United States imposes new sanctions on Cuban military conglomerate GAESA amid escalating pressure

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Thursday a new package of sanctions against the Grupo de Administración Empresarial S.A. (GAESA), the conglomerate linked to the Cuban Armed Forces that controls approximately 40% of the island's economy, in a fresh escalation of the economic pressure deployed by the Trump administration against the Havana regime. The measure is part of the implementation of Executive Order 14404, signed by President Donald Trump on May 1, which authorizes sanctions against those responsible for political repression and threats to US national security.
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Friday, May 1st 2026 - 12:12 UTC
Pentagon seals artificial intelligence agreements with seven tech giants

The United States Department of War announced the signing of agreements with seven leading technology companies to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) tools into classified operational environments. The contracts, which include SpaceX, OpenAI, Google, NVIDIA, Reflection, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services, seek to consolidate Washington's military technological leadership.
Thursday, April 23rd 2026 - 12:28 UTC
Latin America's largest investment bank targets Uruguay as regional hub after acquiring local HSBC unit

Brazilian group BTG Pactual, Latin America's largest investment bank, is awaiting authorisation from Uruguay's Central Bank (BCU) to begin operating in the local financial market following its $175 million acquisition of HSBC Uruguay, agreed in July 2025. Group executives expect regulatory approval to come through by mid-year, allowing them to begin operations gradually in the second half of 2026.
Thursday, April 23rd 2026 - 11:35 UTC
Tech magnate Peter Thiel meets Milei after a week of private contacts with the Argentine government

Peter Thiel, co-founder of Palantir and PayPal and one of the most influential figures in the global technology sector, met with President Javier Milei at the Casa Rosada on Thursday, official sources confirmed. The meeting, scheduled for 2:00 p.m., was the culmination of a week of reserved activity in Buenos Aires that included high-level contacts with key members of the Argentine government.
Tuesday, April 21st 2026 - 23:14 UTC
New York court rules in favor of Uruguayan fintech dLocal, dismisses investor class action

The Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court unanimously upheld the dismissal of a class action lawsuit filed by investors against Uruguayan fintech dLocal and the investment banks involved in its 2021 initial public offering, finding no material omissions in the information the company disclosed before the IPO.
Tuesday, April 21st 2026 - 18:17 UTC
Paraguay attracts record foreigners with low taxes and new investor residency program

Foreign residency applications in Paraguay surged 85% in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 18,071 compared to 9,760 in the same period of 2025, the National Migration Directorate reported. Temporary residency requests jumped 105% to 14,995, while permanent residency applications rose 25% to 3,076.
Wednesday, April 15th 2026 - 10:20 UTC
Uruguay bets on international integration to attract investment amid global uncertainty

Uruguay's government responded on Tuesday to the International Monetary Fund's latest projections with a strategy centered on trade openness and investment attraction. Deputy Economy and Finance Minister Martín Vallcorba acknowledged the world is going through “a moment of great uncertainty” driven by the Middle East war, but said the country is working to create “positive and favorable conditions for investment and growth.”
Thursday, April 9th 2026 - 01:13 UTC
Latin America faces fertilizer vulnerability; IICA and TFI agree joint plan amid Hormuz crisis

The Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) and the U.S.-based Fertilizer Institute (TFI) announced a partnership to secure fertilizer supply across the Americas, amid logistical disruptions and price volatility worsened by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz due to the war between the United States, Israel and Iran.
Tuesday, April 7th 2026 - 21:06 UTC
“Has anyone talked about democracy? No”: OEI secretary criticizes Trump's oil-driven approach to Venezuela

The secretary general of the Organization of Ibero-American States for Education, Science and Culture (OEI), Mariano Jabonero, said that US President Donald Trump's primary interest in Venezuela is energy-related and has nothing to do with promoting democratic values or civilization.
Sunday, April 5th 2026 - 11:26 UTC
Falklands plans for oil future, Monday begins Economic Development Forum

As of Monday April 6th the Falkland Islands will become a hub of conferences and workshops with the inauguration of the 2026 Economic Development Forum, prepared by the Falklands Chamber of Commerce and presented by the Falklands Development Corporation, FIDC, which will be looking ahead to the challenges from the oil and telecommunications industries and their transformative dynamics into the future.