Politics

Wednesday, December 31st 2025 - 09:09 UTC
FAO officially launches 2026 as the International Year of the Women Farmer

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) officially launched The International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026, a global campaign aimed at recognizing women’s indispensable yet often overlooked contributions to global agri-food systems and to galvanize efforts to close persistent gender gaps.
Tuesday, December 30th 2025 - 20:32 UTC
Milei tells Telegraph Malvinas' claim non-negotiable

Argentine President Javier Milei sparked a fresh diplomatic controversy this week after telling London's The Telegraph that his country's sovereignty claim over the Falkland/Malvinas Islands was non-negotiable.
Tuesday, December 30th 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Which countries improved the most this year? Argentina and Syria for The Economist

The Economist has chosen two countries for outstanding/impressive achievements during 2025. A controversial selection based on particular criteria to measure them, but since The Economist is a global leading voice, very knowledgeable and respected, in international affairs it is also a great merit for those countries named.
Tuesday, December 30th 2025 - 10:18 UTC
Argentine judge annuls Anti-Blockades Protocol

A federal judge in Buenos Aires declared the Argentine government’s controversial “anti-picket” protocol null and void on Monday, sparking a major legal and political confrontation between the judiciary and the Security Ministry.
Tuesday, December 30th 2025 - 10:15 UTC
US conducts first ground-target strike in Venezuela as Operation Southern Spear escalates

US President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that the United States has launched its first strike against a land-based target in Venezuela, marking a significant escalation in the administration's “anti-narco-terrorism” campaign.
Tuesday, December 30th 2025 - 09:42 UTC
Petro orders huge minimum wage increase in Colombia

Colombian President Gustavo Petro announced on Monday a historic 23.7% increase in the minimum wage for 2026, making it the largest upward adjustment in 25 years. The measure includes transport subsidies.
Monday, December 29th 2025 - 22:32 UTC
Chilean Ambassador to New Zealand under fire after Rapa Nui post

Diplomatic circles in Santiago are still shaky after last week's comment by the South American country's Ambassador to New Zealand, favoring self-rule by Easter Island's native Rapa Nui community.
Monday, December 29th 2025 - 22:02 UTC
Bolsonaro undergoes new surgical procedure

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro underwent a second surgical procedure to treat persistent, chronic hiccups that have complicated his recovery from hernia surgery on Christmas Day. According to his son Carlos Bolsonaro, the family is concerned about the former head of State's health after a spike in blood pressure and new respiratory treatments.
Monday, December 29th 2025 - 10:43 UTC
Uruguayan version of La Libertad Avanza crisis deepens

Argentina's ruling party La Libertad Avanza (LLA) of President Javier Milei has remained silent following recent scandals involving its Uruguayan namesake after initial endorsements involving key figures such as former Security Minister and current Senator Patricia Bullrich.
Monday, December 29th 2025 - 10:28 UTC
Israel first country to recognize Somaliland's sovereignty

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially recognized the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday, making his country the first UN member state to grant de jure recognition to the breakaway region since it declared independence from Somalia in 1991.