Politics

Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 22:24 UTC
Peru: State of emergency declared in Lima and Callao

Peru's Acting President José Jerí declared a 30-day state of emergency in Lima and Callao on Wednesday to tackle the insecurity crisis under which “crime has grown disproportionately,” according to his explanation in a 46-second broadcast message. “Today we are beginning to change history,” he added.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 20:40 UTC
IOC punishes Indonesia over ban on Israeli athletes

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday issued sanctions against Indonesia, suspending all dialogue regarding the country's bid to host the Olympic Games, after Jakarta barred Israeli gymnasts from competing in a world championship.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 20:15 UTC
Argentina's FM resigns just days before midterms

Gerardo Werthein submitted his resignation as Argentina's Foreign Minister amid mounting tensions within the Libertarian Government's cabinet, just ahead of next Sunday's midterm elections.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 11:17 UTC
US Senate warned of Hezbollah expansion in Venezuela

A group of international terrorism experts delivered a stark warning to the US Senate on Tuesday, detailing the dramatic expansion of the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah in Latin America, with particular emphasis on its deepening ties with the Venezuelan state under President Nicolás Maduro.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 10:08 UTC
Argentina: Dollar soars despite Central Bank and US Treasury interventions

The Argentine financial market saw significant intervention by both the Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) and the US Treasury on Tuesday to prevent the wholesale dollar from piercing the ceiling of its official exchange band of AR$1,491. The BCRA sold US$45.5 million in reserves to cap the price.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 09:44 UTC
UK at UN Security Council sponsors recognition of Kosovo’s independence

Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on Kosovo called on other Member States who have not yet done so to join the majority and recognize Kosovo’s independence: Ms MacNaughtan said she would make three points.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 07:49 UTC
UK Defense Ministry: “Shoot down unidentified drones!”

The United Kingdom is drafting new powers to allow troops to shoot down unidentified drones threatening its military bases, Defense Minister John Healey said this week.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 07:38 UTC
Falklands’ elections in December, “Why should you vote”

The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly is pleased to share the second video produced by the Falkland Islands Film Company ahead of the 2025 Falklands General Election, 11 December, with support from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat's Small Branches Regional Initiative Fund.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 00:43 UTC
Colombia: Uribe acquitted by Bogotá court citing procedural glitches

The Superior Court of Bogotá acquitted former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe (2002-2010) on Tuesday, revoking his 12-year house arrest for bribery and procedural fraud.
Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 - 00:42 UTC
Tony Blair in Montevideo: will meet President Orsi this Wednesday

Uruguayan president Yamandu Orsi will receive this Wednesday midday at the Executive Tower, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, according to the presidential office release. The former prime minister currently holds the chair of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change and is on a regional tour, having met on Tuesday Paraguayan president, Santiago Peña in the capital Asuncion.