Politics

Wednesday, September 11th 2024 - 09:55 UTC
Man sets himself ablaze in front of La Moneda Palace in Santiago

A 35-year-old man set himself ablaze bonzo style in front of Chile's Presidential La Moneda Palace after being told to do so by “a superior being.” He was reported to have 65% of his body affected, with his chances of survival still uncertain.
Tuesday, September 10th 2024 - 19:04 UTC
Uruguayan authorities arrest 14-year-old terrorism suspect

A Uruguayan 14-year-old student who spoke fluent Arabic and whose dangerousness had been tipped to local authorities by the US Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) and the Israeli Secret Service (Mossad) has been arrested in the rural town of Lascano in the southeastern department (province) of Rocha.
Tuesday, September 10th 2024 - 12:59 UTC
Macaé Evaristo chosen to replace Brazil's disgraced human rights minister

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announced on Monday evening that he had chosen social worker and teacher Macaé Evaristo as the country's new human rights minister following the dismissal of Silvio Almeida, who was accused of sexual harassment.
Tuesday, September 10th 2024 - 10:12 UTC
Bolivian President explains the reasons behind the current crisis.

Bolivian President Luis Arce Catacora explained during a TV appearance that lower oil and gas outputs have led the landlocked country to its current economic plight, resulting in the lack of fuel for domestic consumption and US dollars for foreign trade transactions. In his message on Bolivia TV, Arce also highlighted his Government's plan to reverse the ongoing crisis.
Tuesday, September 10th 2024 - 09:19 UTC
Maduro now salutes González Urrutia in exile

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro said in his weekly TV show Monday that he now respects former presidential candidate and retired diplomat Edmundo González Urrutia, who sought asylum in Spain after insisting he had won the July 28 elections, for which an arrest warrant had been issued against him.
Tuesday, September 10th 2024 - 08:41 UTC
Virtual schooling adopted in Paraguayan areas hit by wildfires

Paraguayan education authorities decided on Monday to cancel on-site classes in areas affected by heavy smoke and switch to virtual schooling in areas hit by forest fires such as Alto Paraguay and Boquerón.
Tuesday, September 10th 2024 - 08:00 UTC
UK multi-party MPs attend the celebrations of Gibraltar National Day

A group of eleven MPs and Peers from across the UK political spectrum will join this year’s National Day celebrations in Gibraltar.
Tuesday, September 10th 2024 - 07:52 UTC
Online overtakes television in an annual survey of the UK's news habits

Research by the broadcast regulator Ofcom reveals 71% of the UK population said they used online services for news versus 70% for TV news bulletins. According to an article from BBC, over last year, online sources grew from 68% to 71%, while social media also saw a rise from 47% to 52%. For people aged between 16 and 24, the number saying they use social media for news was 82%.
Monday, September 9th 2024 - 21:18 UTC
Chilean Supreme Court Justice Vivanco suspended for ties to corruption scandal

Chile's Supreme Court Monday suspended Justice Ángela Vivanco from her bench after she was found to be linked to a corruption case. In the meantime, the process for her permanent dismissal has been triggered. Vivanco may not be the only magistrate to lose her job to the scandal.
Monday, September 9th 2024 - 10:19 UTC
Falklands: Explosive Disposal team locate and destroy a live anti vehicle landmine

On 31 August, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team from Mount Pleasant Complex (MPC) in the Falkland Islands were tasked to Cape Pembroke, North of Stanley Airport, for a possible landmine found by two serving soldiers from MPC.