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Montevideo, October 21st 2025 - 00:59 UTC

Latin America

  • Monday, June 9th 2025 - 10:59 UTC

    Lula condemns drop in financial assistance to developing countries amid surging military spending

    “If it were a country, the ocean would rank fifth among the world's largest economies,” Lula noted

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva condemned on Sunday the reduction in financial aid for environmental, economic, and social causes from wealthier countries to the poorer nations, highlighting a 7% drop in Official Development Assistance (ODA) in 2024, while military spending increased by 9.4%.

  • Monday, June 9th 2025 - 10:35 UTC

    Colombian presidential hopeful shot during political rally

    Senator Miguel Uribe is not related to former President Álvaro Uribe despite sharing political views

    Colombian Senator and 2026 presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay, 39, was shot twice Saturday during a campaign rally in El Golfito Park, Bogota’s Fontibon district, at around 5 pm local time. Uribe, a member of the conservative Democratic Centre party, was stabilized at a local clinic before being airlifted to the Santa Fe Foundation hospital, where he underwent neurosurgical and vascular procedures. As of Sunday, he remained in stable but critical condition.

  • Monday, June 9th 2025 - 10:34 UTC

    Bolivian president says Evo's blockades seek “death, mourning, and pain”

    Evo Morales “never thought about the Bolivian people,” Arce argued

    Bolivian President Luis Arce Catacora condemned the blockades staged by supporters of former President Evo Morales, accusing them of seeking “death, mourning, and pain.”

  • Monday, June 9th 2025 - 10:11 UTC

    Venezuelan authorities delay the departure of Bolivia's national football team

    Bolivian coach Óscar Villegas said it was intentional to harm his squad's preparation to face Chile

    The Bolivian national football team was delayed for over 12 hours in Venezuela this weekend after a 2-0 loss to the home team in a 2026 World Cup qualifier match in Maturín. Local authorities denied the team's charter flight permission to depart for Santa Cruz, Bolivia, forcing the team to return to their hotel.

  • Monday, June 9th 2025 - 07:51 UTC

    Colombia will buy Swedish Gripen 39 fighters to update its Air Force

    So far Brazil has been the main export market for the Saab Gripen 39 fighter jet

    Colombia following on the steps of Brazil will buy fighter planes from Sweden, the Saab Gripen 39, to replace its aging wing of Israeli Kfir aircraft, and after declining proposals from the US and France, President Gustavo Petro announced in a post on social media.

  • Saturday, June 7th 2025 - 10:43 UTC

    Evo excluded, Andrónico becomes main left-wing presidential candidate in Bolivia

    Rodríguez jumped into the limelight in 2019 when he became a prominent voice against the interim government of Jeanine Áñez

    Senate Speaker Andrónico Rodríguez of Alianza Popular seems to have become the main leftwing contender for this year's Aug. 17 presidential elections in Bolivia after electoral authorities confirmed Friday the registration of the various candidates, former President Evo Morales not being one of them.

  • Saturday, June 7th 2025 - 10:40 UTC

    Bolivia: Evo followers keep blocking roads and seize one airport

    Bolivia: Evo followers keep blocking roads and seize one airport

    Blockades by supporters of former President Evo Morales are disrupting the transport of 346 fuel tankers carrying 8.9 million liters of gasoline, diesel, and LPG, forcing them to use alternate routes.

  • Friday, June 6th 2025 - 10:27 UTC

    Bolivia: BoA announces solidarity flights amid road blockades

    BoA's schedule will vary according to the ongoing conflict

    Boliviana de Aviación (BoA) on Thursday announced a series of solidarity flights between La Paz and Cochabamba to assist passengers affected by road blockades led by supporters of former president Evo Morales. The schedule may vary according to the ongoing conflict, with potential expansion to other routes.

  • Thursday, June 5th 2025 - 10:35 UTC

    Israel's Ambassador to Chile says bilateral ties hit rock bottom

    When there are differences, “the idea is to talk, and that is not what is happening,” Artzyeli said

    Israel's ambassador to Chile, Gil Artzyeli, said that relations between the two governments have “reached rock bottom” due to a lack of dialogue over the past three and a half years, predating the events of October 7. The diplomat also mentioned a perceived hostility from Chile toward Israel, despite strong ties in various fields.

  • Thursday, June 5th 2025 - 10:08 UTC

    Venezuela's gov't announces arrest of alleged mercenary from T&T

    Cabello also mentioned paramilitary arrangements in Ecuador

    Venezuelan authorities have captured Guis Kendell Jerome, a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago, as part of an ongoing investigation into paramilitary groups allegedly entering the country to incite violence. Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello stated that mercenaries from Trinidad and Tobago, alongside Colombian paramilitary groups, are involved in these movements.