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Montevideo, November 4th 2025 - 18:58 UTC

Politics

  • Thursday, September 11th 2025 - 10:22 UTC

    Milei appoints new Interior Minister

    Catalán was second-in-command to Francos

    Argentine President Javier Milei reinstated the Ministry of the Interior and appointed Lisandro Catalán to head it as part of a broader political strategy to rebuild ties with provincial governors following last Sunday's political setback in the province of Buenos Aires.

  • Thursday, September 11th 2025 - 09:54 UTC

    Bolivia: Arce signs bill protecting children from online abuse into law

    “We are strengthening prevention, protection, and redress for serious crimes such as grooming,” Arce said

    Bolivian President Luis Arce on Wednesday signed into law a new bill aimed at protecting children and adolescents from digital sexual violence. Known as Law 1636, the legislation introduces new criminal offenses to address online crimes like grooming and the distribution of child sexual abuse material.

  • Thursday, September 11th 2025 - 09:21 UTC

    The Philippines greenlights Paraguayan beef imports

    “This achievement reflects international confidence in the quality, health, and credibility of Paraguayan production,” Peña said

    Paraguay's National Animal Health and Quality Service (Senacsa) announced on Wednesday that the Philippines' Department of Agriculture has officially authorized the import of beef, pork, and poultry from the South American country, which thus added a new destination to its clientele of almost 60 countries.

  • Wednesday, September 10th 2025 - 15:40 UTC

    Bolsonaro 2-0 down after three votes

    It is not the STF's role to make political judgments, Fux argued

    Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Luiz Fux claimed on Wednesday morning that the plenum of the country's highest tribunal and not just a five-judge panel should have pronounced itself on the case against former President Jair Bolsonaro and his allies for the alleged Jan. 8, 2023, attempted coup d'état.

  • Wednesday, September 10th 2025 - 14:08 UTC

    Falklands Legislative Assembly marks Gibraltar Day

    Today, 10 September, the Falkland Islands joins our friends in Gibraltar in marking Gibraltar Day, which celebrates Gibraltar’s 1967 referendum where its people overwhelmingly chose to remain under British sovereignty.

  • Wednesday, September 10th 2025 - 13:52 UTC

    Gibraltar National Day 2025

    Today, 10th September is Gibraltar National Day when most of the population dress up in the natinal colours of red and white and there are many events including a political rally at Casemates Square.

  • Wednesday, September 10th 2025 - 10:23 UTC

    IMF supports Argentina despite electoral setback

    Argentina's economy calmed down on Tuesday after a hectic Monday following the Buenos Aires elections

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) publicly reaffirmed on Tuesday its support for the Argentine Government's economic program despite Sunday's electoral loss in the province of Buenos Aires. This move is seen as a crucial effort to calm markets that reacted with panic to the election results.

  • Wednesday, September 10th 2025 - 10:17 UTC

    Uruguay assessing accepting Gaza refugees

    This is not a joke, Lubetkin stressed

    Uruguay's Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin confirmed on Tuesday that his country was “seriously” and “very carefully” analyzing the possibility of accepting Palestinian refugees from Gaza. He emphasized that many people were “desperately” seeking to leave the region and contacted Uruguayan embassies for assistance.

  • Wednesday, September 10th 2025 - 10:13 UTC

    France: Macron appoints new Prime Minister

    Despite Lecornu's appointment, protests are expected demanding Macron's resignation

    French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Sébastien Lecornu, his Defense Minister and a close ally, as the new Prime Minister. Lecornu replaces François Bayrou, who resigned after losing a confidence vote in the National Assembly after only nine months in power.

  • Wednesday, September 10th 2025 - 10:00 UTC

    California woman who had her dog vote faces jail time

    Youref claims she was trying to expose the US electoral system's flaws

    A California woman named Laura Yourex is facing felony charges after she allegedly registered her dog, Maya Jean, to vote and cast ballots in its name. The charges, which include perjury and voter fraud, could lead to a six-year prison sentence if she is convicted.