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Montevideo, January 11th 2026 - 06:41 UTC

Politics

  • Wednesday, April 16th 2025 - 09:55 UTC

    Chinese Embassy in Buenos Aires rebukes Bessent's remarks

    Some people with ulterior motives are trying to sow discord in Sino-Argentine and Sino-African relations,” the Chinese Embassy underlined

    The Chinese Embassy in Argentina issued a strong rebuke against US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent for his statements during his visit to Buenos Aires on Monday, accusing him of “maliciously slandering” China by labeling its bilateral swap agreement with Argentina as “rapacious” and debt-heavy.

  • Wednesday, April 16th 2025 - 09:15 UTC

    Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala sentenced to 15 years in jail

    Humala's ex-wife, Nadine Heredia, sought asylum at Brazil's Embassy in Lima

    Former Peruvian President Ollanta Humala and his ex-wife, Nadine Heredia, were sentenced to 15 years in prison for aggravated money laundering related to illicit funds used during the 2011 campaign. In both cases, their pretrial detention counts as time served. The couple denied all charges. Prosecutors had requested 20-year sentences.

  • Tuesday, April 15th 2025 - 21:42 UTC

    Falklands, new Banking Services Expanded to the Falkland Islands by Lloyds Bank

    It is anticipated that the account opening process will take between 15 to 20 days

    New personal banking opportunities with a major UK bank are now available for Falkland Islands residents. As part of their Overseas Territories strategy, Lloyds Bank has announced that the Falkland Islands have been added to the list of countries where individuals are able to apply for one of their International Current Accounts and/or Savings Accounts.

  • Tuesday, April 15th 2025 - 20:37 UTC

    Brexit fishing row risks shutting UK out of EU defense plans

    UK and France jets teamed up for a surveillance mission over the Black Sea

    A post-Brexit row over fishing quotas could have serious consequences for the UK's future in European defense. In the run-up to a major UK-EU summit in London next month tensions are rising – not over weapons but fish, reports Forces.net.

  • Tuesday, April 15th 2025 - 10:59 UTC

    Brazilians buy less food due to inflation, Datafolha study finds

    In this scenario, Lula's popularity is waning down

    A Datafolha survey published Sunday revealed that 58% of Brazilians have reduced food purchases due to rising inflation, which hit 5.48% annually by March 2025. When measured amongst the poorest strata of society (people with an income of up to two minimum wages), 67% were forced to adopt contingency measures.

  • Tuesday, April 15th 2025 - 10:59 UTC

    Milei's Argentina closes ranks with Trump's US

    “Thanks to President Milei's bold agenda, we see signs of a historic turnaround,” Bessent highlighted

    Argentine President Javier Milei met with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at Casa Rosada to discuss strengthening bilateral ties, focusing on a potential trade agreement aligned with US President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs proposal.

  • Tuesday, April 15th 2025 - 10:49 UTC

    Adorni to resign as Milei's spokesman

    Adorni is running in the May 18 elections for a seat on the Buenos Aires City's Legislature

    Argentina’s Presidential Spokesman, Manuel Adorni, admitted he would be leaving his position after participating in next month's elections in the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires, where he will be running for a Legislature seat on behalf of the ruling La Libertad Avanza (LLA). Hence, he will resign his Casa Rosada position on Dec. 9, 2025.

  • Tuesday, April 15th 2025 - 10:46 UTC

    Maduro says Ecuadorean elections “a horrendous fraud”

    Maduro said the Venezuelan opposition was behind the events in Ecuador

    Venezuelan ruler Nicolás Maduro, who remained in power following controversial elections that the opposition claims to have won, said Sunday's polls in Ecuador, where Daniel Noboa was reelected with 55.64% of the vote, were a “horrendous fraud.” The Chavista leader urged Ecuadorians to resist and defend their sovereignty.

  • Tuesday, April 15th 2025 - 10:38 UTC

    Boric unveils strategy to speed up construction of Bioceanic Road Corridor

    “We are going to strengthen and improve the public infrastructure of the corridor,” Boric pledged

    Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font Monday unveiled his country's plan to speed up the construction of the Bioceanic Road Corridor, a 2,400 km highway linking northern Chile with Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay. The initiative includes 22 infrastructure projects to enhance roads, customs, police checkpoints, and ports like Iquique, Mejillones, and Antofagasta.

  • Tuesday, April 15th 2025 - 10:30 UTC

    Orsi reviews fraud allegations and congratulates Noboa on his win

    Vargas Llosa was a “genius” regardless of his ideology, Orsi also pointed out

    Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi congratulated Daniel Noboa on his reelection in Ecuador after discussing the fraud allegations with Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin, it was reported in Montevideo. The Broad Front (Frente Amplio - FA) leader also mourned the passing of Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa and reviewed the Arazatí Water Project as well as the country's situation regarding soup kitchens and homelessness.