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Montevideo, November 7th 2025 - 12:32 UTC

Politics

  • Friday, May 16th 2025 - 21:43 UTC

    Argentina: former Ministry of Women's “ideological” programs terminated

    “Eliminating these absurd wastes will save” millions, Cúneo Libarona argued

    Argentina's Libertarian Government has closed 13 ideologically-oriented programs from the former Ministry of Women, Genders, and Diversities, to reduce public spending, Justice Minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona explained. These mechanisms were in force between 2020 and 2023 during the administration of Alberto Fernández's administration. The new decision will result in substantial savings to the country's coffers.

  • Friday, May 16th 2025 - 21:22 UTC

    Falklands Government Budget announcement delayed until July

    Gilbert House, the offices where the elected members of the Legislative Assembly meet

    The Falkland Islands Government has postponed the announcement of its 2025/26 budget, which was initially scheduled for June 3. According to a statement from the Legislative Assembly, the delay comes after members of the Budget Select Committee expressed dissatisfaction with the final draft presented, leading to a decision to take additional time for consensus-building.

  • Friday, May 16th 2025 - 10:33 UTC

    Chile's Senate okays state of emergency extension to tackle Mapuche crisis

    Mapuche groups plan to stage a march on Friday, demanding that their ancestral land ownership rights be recognized

    Chile's Senate approved Thursday a 30-day extension of the constitutional state of emergency in La Araucanía and the provinces of Arauco and Biobío, marking three years since President Gabriel Boric Font first implemented the measure in May 2022 to address escalating arson attacks. “Senate approves new extension of the state of emergency constitutional exception in the region of La Araucanía and the provinces of Arauco and Biobío”, informed a statement read.

  • Friday, May 16th 2025 - 10:30 UTC

    Brazilian Football Confederation chief sacked... Again

    The son of former President José Sarney was appointed at the helm of the CBF on an interim basis

    A Rio de Janeiro court ordered Thursday the dismissal of Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) President Ednaldo Rodrigues, claiming his appointment to the position was null since it involved a suspected forged signature by former CBF president Antonio Carlos Nunes de Lima, who has been deemed mentally incapable at the time of signing.

  • Friday, May 16th 2025 - 10:27 UTC

    Fuel crisis in Bolivia calls for fast solutions

    A menos que se ofrezcan soluciones rápidas, se prevé que la crisis empeore rápidamente

    A severe fuel shortage was reported Thursday in La Paz, Bolivia, causing a reduction of at least 20% in public transport and long queues at petrol stations, with lorries facing waits of over 20 hours to refuel, particularly for diesel, leading to congestion in areas like Obrajes and San Pedro.

  • Friday, May 16th 2025 - 10:16 UTC

    Brazil: MapBiomas reports 32.4% decline in deforestation

    In 2024, the Cerrado was the Brazilian biome with the largest deforested area for the second year running

    Brazil saw a 32.4% decline in deforestation, with five out of six biomes experiencing reductions, MapBiomas -a network of NGOs, universities, and technology companies- reported this week. The Atlantic forest remained virtually stable -a 2% increase- while the Pantanal, Pampa, Cerrado, Amazon, and Caatinga all saw decreases.

  • Friday, May 16th 2025 - 09:17 UTC

    Peña highlights Paraguay's booming present at FIFA Congress

    “Paraguay is experiencing an unusual economic, social, and cultural boom,” Peña stressed

    Paraguayan President Santiago Peña highlighted his country's economic, social, and cultural growth, which -he claimed- was the fastest in the region over the past 35 years. He made those remarks Thursday during the 75th FIFA Congress held in Asunción.

  • Friday, May 16th 2025 - 09:03 UTC

    Guyana reports attacks from Venezuelan side along Cuyuni River

    The attacks occur amid ongoing tensions over Venezuela's claim to Guyana’s Essequibo region

    The Guyanese Government has condemned multiple armed attacks along the Cuyuni River by armed men in civilian clothing firing from the Venezuelan side of the river between Eteringbang and Makapa, in which no injuries were reported. According to Georgetown, Guyana's Defense Force (GDF) responded appropriately and continues to protect the country's territorial integrity.

  • Thursday, May 15th 2025 - 20:32 UTC

    China lifts visa requirements for nationals of various South American countries

    The measure will be implemented starting June 1 for one year on a trial basis

    China will implement a visa-free policy for citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, on a trial basis, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian confirmed Thursday.

  • Thursday, May 15th 2025 - 18:58 UTC

    King Charles III mourns Mujica's passing

    “My thoughts and prayers are with former President Mujica's family and with the Uruguayan people,” the monarch also mentioned in Spanish (Pic AFP)

    King Charles III wrote a message to the Uruguayan people and former President José Mujica's family expressing his solidarity in these times of mourning. Mujica died on Tuesday aged 89, after battling esophageal cancer.