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Montevideo, July 12th 2025 - 14:19 UTC

Politics

  • Tuesday, May 20th 2025 - 10:21 UTC

    Venezuelan gov't arrests 38 suspected terrorists

    Cabello ordered all flights from Colombia suspended, citing the terrorists were entering as tourists

    Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced Monday the arrest of 38 suspects, including 17 foreigners, for planning to sabotage regional elections with explosive attacks targeting embassies, hospitals, police stations, and public figures from both the ruling Chavismo and opposition.

  • Tuesday, May 20th 2025 - 10:12 UTC

    WHO in dire straits without US funding

    “In at least 70 countries, patients are not receiving their treatments,” Tedros said

    The World Health Organization (WHO) is reducing its 2026-2027 budget from US$ 5.3 billion to US$ 4.2 billion to cope with the financial challenges stemming from US President Donald Trump's decision to pull his country out of the United Nations agency.

  • Monday, May 19th 2025 - 19:05 UTC

    Bird flu: Brazil could resume chicken exports in 28 days, says Minister Fávaro

    If in 28 days there are no more cases, we can once again be bird-flu free, Fávaro explained

    Brazil could resume chicken meat exports in 28 days if no new cases of avian influenza are reported, Agriculture Minister Carlos Fávaro told reporters Monday. He also pointed out that strict containment measures were in place following last week's outbreak.

  • Monday, May 19th 2025 - 18:47 UTC

    US Embassy in Asunción offers sizeable reward for info regarding Hezbollah's activities in the area

    Masliyah thanked Paraguay for designating Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), Hezbollah, and Hamas as terrorist organizations

    The United States' Embassy in Asunción announced Monday that a reward of up to US$ 10 million was available to anyone supplying information on Hezbollah's financial networks in the Tri-Border (Paraguay-Brazil-Argentina) area.

  • Monday, May 19th 2025 - 10:55 UTC

    Buenos Aires City ruling party dealt major blow by Milei's LLA

    Spokesman Adorni (C) got over 30% of the vote

    Argentine Presidential Spokesman Manuel Adorni prevailed in Sunday's elections at the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, as President Javier Milei's La Libertad Avanza (LLA) swept former President Mauricio Macri's Propuesta Republicana (PRO) to third place in the country's capital, where Federal Congresswoman Silvia Lospennato got only 15.93% of the vote.

  • Monday, May 19th 2025 - 10:47 UTC

    ICC Chief Prosecutor on leave pending sexual misconduct probe

    “My decision is driven by a deep and unwavering commitment to the credibility of our office,” Khan said

    International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan has temporarily stepped down pending a UN investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct, including coercing a female aide into a sexual relationship and non-consensual groping.

  • Monday, May 19th 2025 - 10:44 UTC

    Falklands War, the QE2 finest hour when transporting 3,000 troops

    The cover of the book

    A fascinating new book, “The QE2 in the Falklands War”, Troopship to the South Atlantic, reveals what is was like for crew and soldiers on QE2's epic voyage in 1982 to combat in the Falklands War has been published on the 43rd anniversary of the South Atlantic conflict.

  • Monday, May 19th 2025 - 10:40 UTC

    Significant drop in Paraguayan unemployment reported

    It was the lowest unemployment rate for a first quarter since measuring began in 2017

    Paraguay has recorded significant improvements in its labor market, with formal employment rising and unemployment hitting its lowest level for a first quarter since 2017. The employed population grew to 2.91 million people in the first quarter of 2025, marking an increase from 2.87 million in the same period of 2024. The unemployment rate fell to 5.6%, down from 6.9% in early 2024, with 41,106 individuals moving out of joblessness.

  • Monday, May 19th 2025 - 09:18 UTC

    Biden diagnosed with serious form of prostate cancer

    The disease is not curable but there are therapeutic options, it was explained

    Former President Joseph Biden, 82, has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer (Gleason score 9, Grade Group 5) that has spread to his bones, following the discovery of a prostate nodule and increased urinary symptoms. The malady was reported to be hormone-sensitive, allowing for effective treatment. Hence, Biden is evaluating options with his physicians.

  • Monday, May 19th 2025 - 09:07 UTC

    Morales claims his arrest could spark further bloodshed in Bolivia

    The former president's followers will start protesting this week until his candidacy is approved

    Former Bolivian President Evo Morales, who has been disqualified from running again for office due to a constitutional cap on mandates, has warned of a potential “armed struggle.” In this regard, he insisted he was resisting arrest to avoid further bloodshed as his supporters marched onto the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) in La Paz.