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Montevideo, November 7th 2025 - 02:23 UTC

Politics

  • Wednesday, March 5th 2025 - 10:38 UTC

    Trump's tariffs become effective, but new compromise expected

    Trump is expected to announce a compromise with Canada and Mexico as early as Wednesday, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admitted

    The United States implemented tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China, triggering responses from these nations and causing a market meltdown. The tariffs include a 25% levy on imports from Mexico and Canada and an increase from 10% to 20% on goods from China. The move seeking to address fentanyl trafficking and border security has failed to meet expectations.

  • Wednesday, March 5th 2025 - 09:57 UTC

    Uruguay, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, and Colombia endorse Surinamese candidate for OAS top spot

    The Surinamese Albert Ramdin has served as Assistant OAS Secretary-General

    Uruguay, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, and Colombia have endorsed Suriname's Foreign Minister, Albert Ramdin, as their candidate for Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS). Ramdin, who previously served as Assistant Secretary General of the OAS, is seen as uniquely qualified to address contemporary challenges and bring a fresh perspective. The vote to replace the outgoing Secretary General, Luis Almagro of Uruguay, is scheduled for March 10, with Paraguayan Foreign Minister Ruben Ramirez Lezcano also in the running. Almagro's term ends on May 25 after a decade in the role.

  • Wednesday, March 5th 2025 - 09:28 UTC

    State of Emergency extended in 7 Ecuadorean provinces

    Citing “grave internal commotion,” Noboa issued Executive Decree 552, extending the measure

    Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa extended this week the state of emergency for 30 more days in seven provinces and two municipalities, including the capital, Quito, to curb insecurity and maintain public order, social peace, and peaceful coexistence.

  • Wednesday, March 5th 2025 - 09:10 UTC

    Falklands, Register of Electors to vote and to access the Travel Credit Scheme

    The Electoral Form V MUST be completed by all households with the names of persons eligible for registration as an elector.

    In anticipation of the coming November general election, all households in the Falkland Islands, on Monday 17 March 2025 should receive a Form V “Request for information from householders” in the post. If your household does not receive one or if you require any advice on how to complete the form, please contact the Registration Officer on 27271 or by email registrargeneral@townhall.gov.fk.

  • Tuesday, March 4th 2025 - 20:45 UTC

    Preliminary deal reached for sale of Hong Kong company's stake in Panama Canal operations

    CK Hutchison has been operating the Port of Balboa for more than two decades

    Given US President Donald Trump's pressure, CK Hutchison Holdings, a Hong Kong-based conglomerate, agreed to sell control of a unit operating ports near the Panama Canal, it was announced Tuesday. The sale includes an 80% stake in the Hutchison Ports group and a 90% interest in Panama Ports Company, which operates the ports of Balboa and Cristobal. The consortium acquiring these stakes includes BlackRock Inc., Global Infrastructure Partners, and Terminal Investment Ltd.

  • Tuesday, March 4th 2025 - 20:19 UTC

    Uruguay's new government does not recognize Maduro or González Urrutia in Venezuela

    Under Orsi, Uruguay recognizes neither Maduro nor González Urrutia and now has “an objective problem” to resolve, Lubetkin explained

    Under the Broad Front (Frente Amplio - FA) presidency of Yamandú Orsi, Uruguay will no longer recognize Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González Urrutia as winner of the controversial July 28 elections, where the incumbent Nicolás Maduro emerged triumphant amid fraud allegations. Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin also underlined that Montevideo did not recognize Maduro either.

  • Tuesday, March 4th 2025 - 10:55 UTC

    Trump says he would look into signing FTA with Argentina

    Milei resurrected Argentina from oblivion, Trump argued

    Just hoours after US Special Envoy for Latin America Mauricio Claver-Carone said his country was not interested ina Free Trade (FTA) with Argentina and that President Javier Milei should pick his advisors better, US President Donald Trump said the Libertarian was “a great leader” and admitted he could “look into” a commerce arrangement.

  • Tuesday, March 4th 2025 - 10:50 UTC

    Lula invites Mexico, Colombia, and Uruguay to BRICS Summit

    Lula also pledged to deepen Brazil's partnership with Uruguay

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva invited Mexico, Colombia, and Uruguay to participate in the upcoming BRICS summit in July in Rio de Janeiro. The bloc, which includes Brazil, China, and India, represents 40% of the world's population. The summit will focus on reducing dependence on the US dollar and promoting local currencies in transactions.

  • Tuesday, March 4th 2025 - 10:18 UTC

    Trudeau rushes over to London to discuss Trump with King Charles III

    Trudeau admitted “matters of importance to Canada and to Canadians” were to be reviewed, but no further official information was released

    Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau traveled to Britain to discuss with King Charles III at Sandringham Estate the ongoing crisis with US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly insisted on annexing the North American territory, in addition to slapping 25% tariffs effective Tuesday.

  • Tuesday, March 4th 2025 - 09:58 UTC

    Milei planning tour of Israel later this month

    There are rumors that Milei might announce the shifting of the Argentine Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem during this tour

    Argentine President Javier Milei's trip to Israel on March 23 will further consolidate the alliance between the two countries. During his four-day visit, Milei will sign a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the fight against terrorism, anti-Semitism, and discrimination,