Politics

• Monday, December 29th 2025 - 22:02 UTC

  Bolsonaro undergoes new surgical procedure

  

  Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro underwent a second surgical procedure to treat persistent, chronic hiccups that have complicated his recovery from hernia surgery on Christmas Day. According to his son Carlos Bolsonaro, the family is concerned about the former head of State's health after a spike in blood pressure and new respiratory treatments.

• Monday, December 29th 2025 - 10:43 UTC

  Uruguayan version of La Libertad Avanza crisis deepens

  

  Argentina's ruling party La Libertad Avanza (LLA) of President Javier Milei has remained silent following recent scandals involving its Uruguayan namesake after initial endorsements involving key figures such as former Security Minister and current Senator Patricia Bullrich.

• Monday, December 29th 2025 - 10:28 UTC

  Israel first country to recognize Somaliland's sovereignty

  

  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially recognized the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday, making his country the first UN member state to grant de jure recognition to the breakaway region since it declared independence from Somalia in 1991.

• Sunday, December 28th 2025 - 19:15 UTC

  Falklands: Prime Minister Starmer says he is “proud of the bond with the Islands”

  

  British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has sent a Christmas message to the people of the Falkland Islands, as well as to the British forces stationed in the territory. In his message, he also referred to the presence of British troops on the Islands.

• Saturday, December 27th 2025 - 10:55 UTC

  Milei gets Congressional nod for 2026 Budget

  

  President Javier Milei's La Libertad Avanza (LLA) scored a key parliamentary victory on Friday when the Senate passed by 46 to 25 votes and one abstention the 2026 Budget Bill, enshrining a “zero deficit” fiscal rule. The Upper House also endorsed the so called Fiscal Innocence Act, shielding private savings from state oversight.

• Saturday, December 27th 2025 - 10:38 UTC

  Falklands, Season’s Greetings message from Governor Martin-Reynolds

  

  The Falkland Islands Governor, Colin Martin-Reynolds has extended a Season’s Greetings to the people of the Islands, adding how wonderful his first five months in the Islands have been outlining how grateful he and his family are to the warmth and welcome reception from the local community.

• Saturday, December 27th 2025 - 10:23 UTC

  Panama to sanction tankers intercepted by US

  

  The Government of Panama will take disciplinary action against several oil tankers registered under its flag targeted by the United States for alleged irregularities, Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha announced Friday. These vessels “failed to respect Panamanian maritime legislation,” he explained.

• Saturday, December 27th 2025 - 10:12 UTC

  FBI announces permanent closure of Hoover Building

  

  The United States' Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) announced Friday that the J. Edgar Hoover Building, the agency's primary headquarters since 1975, will be closed permanently, with the agency's staff relocated to the existing Ronald Reagan Building in downtown Washington, D.C.

• Saturday, December 27th 2025 - 09:30 UTC

  Latam Airlines granted license to operate domestic flights in Argentina

  

  Argentina's Libertarian Government of President Javier Milei has granted Chile's Latam Airlines a full license to operate any domestic flight the company wishes to offer with the aircraft of its choice, thus making it an internal competitor to other carriers serving the market.

• Friday, December 26th 2025 - 10:55 UTC

  Honduras: Fraud allegations erupt as Nasry Asfura proclaimed President-elect

  

  Honduras' National Electoral Council (CNE) declared conservative businessman Nasry “Tito” Asfura as the president-elect after 24 days of political deadlock and a contentious vote count, with opposition leaders vowing to challenge the outcome.