Politics

Wednesday, July 2nd 2025 - 17:22 UTC
UK and Falklands waiting for Argentina to make good on commitments, fisheries cooperation and flight from Brazil

Despite an overwhelming support for Argentina’s sovereignty claim over the Falkland Islands during the recent OAS annual assembly at Antigua and Barbuda, the UK Minister for Latin America and Caribbean, Baroness Chapman, pointed to the importance of relationships with friends and allies across the Americas, and is particular with Argentina.
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Wednesday, July 2nd 2025 - 15:07 UTC
Mercosur widens list of external tariff-free goods

The Southern Common Market (Mercosur) countries will be allowed to add 50 product types to the bloc's common external tariff-free items, per an agreement signed in Montevideo.
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Wednesday, July 2nd 2025 - 10:37 UTC
Bolivia's Central Bank boasts growing reserves

The Central Bank of Bolivia (BCB) announced this week that its net international reserves (NIR) have continued to grow, reaching US$2.807 billion by the end of June 2025. This represents an increase of US$830 million since December 2024, and a nearly US$200 million increase in the last two months alone.
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Wednesday, July 2nd 2025 - 10:33 UTC
Group of Argentine Governors signs key environmental agreement

During the 5th World Circular Economy Summit and 1st International Climate Conference in Córdoba, governors from several Argentine provinces signed a landmark agreement ahead of COP30 (to be held in Brazil in 2025) to protect biodiversity, accelerate a shift to a circular economy, and ensure a fair and equitable energy transition.
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Wednesday, July 2nd 2025 - 10:29 UTC
Paraguayan President outlines his administration's achievements

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña delivered his second management report to Congress, highlighting his administration's achievements over the past two years in areas like education, health, infrastructure, security, and social development.
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Wednesday, July 2nd 2025 - 10:26 UTC
Waterway users support ongoing bidding process

Major business users of the Paraná-Paraguay Waterway (agro-exporters, industrialists, and port operators) have issued a joint statement supporting the Argentine government's bidding process for a private operator of the Trunk Waterway. They urge all stakeholders to channel their proposals, including those related to tariffs and environmental impact, through the established technical dialogue tables to avoid hindering consensus.
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Wednesday, July 2nd 2025 - 10:20 UTC
Cabello outlines scope of antiterrorist operations

Venezuelan Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello on Tuesday reported on new alleged terrorist plots by the “far right” in collusion with drug traffickers and foreign agents. He asserted that this was a single, coordinated conspiracy, which had been thwarted through arrests across several states, including judges, mayors, and police officers.
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Tuesday, July 1st 2025 - 10:55 UTC
US judge rules against Argentina in YPF restatization case

Judge Loretta Preska of the Southern District Court of New York ordered Argentina to transfer 51% of YPF shares to an escrow account to settle a US$16.1 billion judgment in favor of Burford Capital and Eton Capital, stemming from the 2012 expropriation of the oil company. The ruling, which Argentina may appeal, surprised the government, as even the US Department of Justice opposed it. The decision led to a sharp decline in YPF shares (1.4% on Wall Street, 3% locally) and a 2% drop in the Merval index.
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Tuesday, July 1st 2025 - 09:59 UTC
UK's Royal Train era coming to an end

King Charles III has decided to decommission the British royal train, a tradition since the Victorian era, as part of cost-cutting and modernization efforts. At the King’s request, the proportion of Crown Estate profits used to fund the monarchy has been reduced from 25% to 12%.
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Tuesday, July 1st 2025 - 09:59 UTC
Maduro says far right's “terrorism” plans thwarted

Venezuelan ruler Nicolás Maduro said Monday during his weekly broadcast show that, with Colombia's help, his country had dismantled far-right terrorist plans. While highlighting the capture of international terrorists, he also announced the activation of a nationwide military, police, and civilian patrol system to ensure security.
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