Politics

Friday, September 26th 2025 - 09:53 UTC
Brazil's Lower House passes bill to move capital to Belem for COP30

Brazil's Lower House on Thursday approved Bill 358/25 to symbolically transfer the country's capital from Brasília to Belém, Pará, during the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) between Nov. 11 and 21. Bill 358/25, proposed by Congresswoman Duda Salabert, now proceeds to the Senate for review.
Thursday, September 25th 2025 - 09:54 UTC
Progressive leaders gather to defend democracy and shared values

Progressive South American leaders joined Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday at a United Nations roundtable on “In Defense of Democracy,” an event held in the framework of the 80th General Assembly in New York.
Thursday, September 25th 2025 - 09:43 UTC
Milei has busy agenda in New York

Argentine President Javier Milei had a busy agenda on Wednesday in New York after his speech before the 80th United Nations General Assembly.
Thursday, September 25th 2025 - 09:19 UTC
Paraguayan President warns UN about global rise in intolerance

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña briefed the 80th United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, warning about the global rise of evil, radical ideologization, and intolerance. He also positioned Paraguay as a “medium power” willing to play a central role in strengthening multilateralism and finding global solutions.
Thursday, September 25th 2025 - 09:10 UTC
Orsi and Topolansky honor Mujica at event in New York

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi was the main speaker on Wednesday in New York during the so-called Mujica Initiative Forum, an event within the 80th United Nations General Assembly hosted by the Pan American Congress to honor the late José Pepe Mujica, a former head of State of the South American country and a key leftwing leader in the Americas.
Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 21:21 UTC
Milei reiterates Argentina's claim to Malvinas at UN Assembly

In his speech to the United Nations' General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, Argentine President Javier Milei insisted on his country's claim to the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands, describing the case as “legitimate and inalienable.”
Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 20:49 UTC
Orsi highlights Uruguay's values at UN convention

Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi described his country during his speech at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly as a suitable host for international negotiations and a promoter of dialogue.
Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 19:10 UTC
Falklands approves creation of a 29.240 acres National Park at the Hill Cove Mountains

The Falkland Islands Executive Council this week approved legislation to establish the Hill Cove Mountains National Park and make it a legally protected area. This follows the earlier approval of the Hill Cove Mountains National Park Policy and Management Plan. The park will officially be designated upon publication of the legislation in the Gazette.
Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 19:04 UTC
Falklands outstands at Young Marine Researchers international conference in Germany

By Amy Guest, SAERI PhD and University of Aberdeen student - During the second week of September (9-12th), I attended ICYMARE, the ‘International Conference for Young Marine Researchers’ in Bremerhaven, Germany. Most attendees were fellow PhD students, although there was also a mix of master’s and Undergraduate students.
Wednesday, September 24th 2025 - 14:21 UTC
Yair Netanyahu sparks controversy by recognizing Falklands as Argentine territory

Yair Netanyahu, son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, declared on social media that he recognizes the Falkland Islands as part of Argentina, reviving a long-standing sovereignty dispute between Buenos Aires and London.