Politics

Wednesday, September 17th 2025 - 10:06 UTC
Bolsonaro hospitalized for feeling unwell

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was admitted to a hospital in Brasília after “feeling ill” while under house arrest. One of his sons, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, reported that his father suffered from severe hiccups, vomiting, and low blood pressure.
Tuesday, September 16th 2025 - 21:06 UTC
Mercosur, EFTA sign FTA in Rio de Janeiro

The Southern Common Market (Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay) and the EFTA states (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland) signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Tuesday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, creating a zone of nearly 300 million people with a combined GDP of over US$4.3 trillion.
Tuesday, September 16th 2025 - 20:48 UTC
Colombia halts arms purchases from US

Colombian President Gustavo Petro has halted all future arms purchases from the United States in response to Washington's decertification of his country as a counter-narcotics ally.
Tuesday, September 16th 2025 - 09:55 UTC
Milei outlines Budget Bill in broadcast message: “The worst is over”

In a recorded broadcast message, Argentine President Javier Milei outlined the 2026 Budget Bill sent to Congress, asserting that “the worst is over” for the country's economy.
Tuesday, September 16th 2025 - 09:23 UTC
Milei's presence in Paraguay triggers mixed reactions

Argentine President Javier Milei landed in Asunción early Tuesday to participate in the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and to hold a bilateral meeting with Paraguayan colleague Santiago Peña.
Tuesday, September 16th 2025 - 09:00 UTC
Trump orders National Guard deployment to Memphis

US President Donald Trump signed on Monday a memorandum ordering the deployment of the National Guard to Memphis, Tennessee, to combat what he calls “rampant crime.” The move establishes a “Memphis Special Security Force” to work with federal and state law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, DEA, and US Marshals, to “end street and violent crime” in the city.
Tuesday, September 16th 2025 - 08:50 UTC
Three South American countries singled out by US for not fighting drug trafficking

The US Government of President Donald Trump has signaled five countries - three of them in South America - for failing to comply with their international anti-drug obligations over the past 12 months. In addition to Venezuela, Colombia, and Bolivia, Washington added Burma and Afghanistan to the infamous list.
Monday, September 15th 2025 - 22:06 UTC
Brazil still waiting for visas to attend UN General Assembly

Brazilian officials are still waiting for US authorities to approve their visas to attend the upcoming 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, particularly after the Palestinian delegation was denied entry documents.
Monday, September 15th 2025 - 22:02 UTC
Ecuador toughens measures for Venezuelan migrants

The Ecuadorean Government of President Daniel Noboa decided on Monday to terminate a 15-year-old migration agreement whereby Venezuelan nationals were granted a simplified visa and residency process.
Monday, September 15th 2025 - 21:07 UTC
UK appoints new ambassador to Argentina in the Bicentenary year of diplomatic relations

The new British Ambassador to Argentina, David Cairns, presented his credentials on Thursday to Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein at the Palacio San Martín. Both officials reviewed the state of bilateral relations and highlighted the upcoming visit to Buenos Aires by the UK’s Minister for Business and Trade, Sir Chris Bryant, as a sign of Britain’s commitment to cooperation in trade and investment.