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Montevideo, July 7th 2025 - 22:42 UTC

Politics

  • Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 21:38 UTC

    Measles epidemic reported in Bolivia

    Of the 50 confirmed cases, 47 are in Santa Cruz, one in Potosi, and two in La Paz, Enríquez explained

    Bolivian health authorities confirmed 50 cases of measles plus another 300 under suspicion, which prompted the declaration of an epidemic, primarily in Santa Cruz, with additional detections in La Paz and Potosí.

  • Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 21:17 UTC

    Iran targets US base in Qatar in retaliatory strike

    At least three missiles hit their target, Iranian authorities claimed

    Iran launched a missile attack Monday targeting the United States' Al Udeid air base in Qatar, in retaliation for strikes on its nuclear facilities during the weekend. The operation was named “Good News of Victory.”

  • Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:51 UTC

    “We are on the right side of history”: Milei defends bombings in Iran

    Milei endorsed Petri's statements

    The Argentine Government of President Javier Milei has publicly supported the recent US and Israeli strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities.

  • Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:40 UTC

    Paraguayan gov't backs Israel and US but draws domestic criticism

    The gesture was perceived by many as unnecessary, inopportune, and out of context

    Unlike all of its neighbors except Argentina, Paraguay reaffirmed its support for Israel and its right to self-defense in a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

  • Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:31 UTC

    Will Iran block the Strait of Hormuz?

    The price of oil is expected to soar amid the escalating conflict

    In response to the United States' attack on Saturday, the Iranian Parliament has approved closing the Strait of Hormuz. The decision, which could hinder international trade significantly, particularly that of oil, is awaiting approval from Iran's Supreme National Security Council.

  • Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:24 UTC

    Chile's Boric also finds attack on Iran disrespectful of international law

    “We will defend respect for international humanitarian law in all instances,” Boric argued

    Chile's President Gabriel Boric Font expressed his utmost rejection to the United States' bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities (Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan), which – he claimed – violated international law.

  • Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:21 UTC

    Uruguay condemns Saturday's US strikes on Iranian soil

    Montevideo also warned of the increased risk of radiological leakage affecting the population

    Uruguay's government of President Yamandú Orsi expressed deep concern over the recent US airstrikes on nuclear facilities in Iran, citing a dangerous escalation of violence in the Middle East. Montevideo's Foreign Ministry condemned actions threatening international peace and security, noting that the use of force is regulated by international law and the UN Charter, while highlighting the risk of radiological leakage. Hence, all parties were urged to cease hostilities, protect civilians, and resume dialogue for a peaceful resolution.

  • Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:11 UTC

    Brazil against attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities

    Brazil underscores the urgent need for a diplomatic solution that interrupts this cycle of violence, Itamaraty said in a statement

    The Brazilian Government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva strongly condemned the recent military attacks by Israel and the United States on Iranian nuclear facilities, labeling them as violations of the Asian country's sovereignty and international law.

  • Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:00 UTC

    Bolivia says US attacks on Iran were “arbitrary”

    Bolivia's links with Iran go beyond a mutual friendship

    Bolivia's President Luis Arce Catacora and the South American country's government condemned the US military strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, calling them an “arbitrary attack” that violates international law and the UN Charter.

  • Sunday, June 22nd 2025 - 07:26 UTC

    US obliterates Iran's nuclear capabilities, Trump says after attack

    If peace does not come quickly, we can take out Iran's other targets in a matter of minutes, Trump insisted

    US President Donald Trump announced Saturday that warplanes from his country, including B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, conducted “massive precision strikes” that “obliterated” three Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. The operation, carried out at about 2.30 am Iranian time on Sunday, involved bunker-buster bombs to penetrate the heavily fortified Fordow site, located 300 feet underground.