Politics

Wednesday, June 4th 2025 - 19:02 UTC
Further investments in Paraguay announced after Singapore deal

Astarte Capital Partners representative Stavros Siokos announced that the investors were evaluating further disbursements in Paraguay through the Second Forestry Fund to reach US$ 700 million following the South American country's carbon credit understanding last week with Singapore under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.
Wednesday, June 4th 2025 - 18:44 UTC
Brazil's STF issues arrest warrant against Congresswoman Zambelli

Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) Court Justice Alexandre De Moraes ordered the arrest of Congresswoman Carla Zambelli, who has reportedly left the country. The magistrate also ordered the blocking of her passports, salary, assets, and social media accounts due to her conviction for hacking the electronic system of the National Council of Justice (CNJ).
Wednesday, June 4th 2025 - 14:44 UTC
Falkland Islands welcome UK’s strategic defence review and ongoing security commitment

The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly has welcomed the UK Government’s newly released Strategic Defence Review, highlighting it as a key affirmation of Britain’s enduring defence obligations toward its Overseas Territories.
Wednesday, June 4th 2025 - 10:21 UTC
De Moraes trusts Brazil's democracy to defend itself

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre De Moraes insisted Tuesday that his country’s democracy would be able to defend itself from national and international enemies alike. His remarks came during a ceremony at the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), where his portrait was added to the gallery of former chief justices.
Wednesday, June 4th 2025 - 10:17 UTC
Uruguay expresses solidarity with Palestine

Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin Tuesday conveyed to Palestinian Chargé d'Affaires Mohammed Shafei “the solidarity of the Uruguayan Government for the serious humanitarian crisis in Gaza as a result of the massacre, especially of the civilian population and the dramatic situation in the West Bank.” Lubetkin emphasized the urgency of an immediate ceasefire and a permanent two-state solution as the only path to lasting peace.
Wednesday, June 4th 2025 - 09:56 UTC
Peña and Modi discuss bilateral ties between India and Paraguay

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi to strengthen bilateral relations. The South American leader highlighted his country's clean energy, fertile land, abundant water, and a hardworking population, emphasizing the potential for cooperation in technology, agriculture, health, education, defense, and science.
Wednesday, June 4th 2025 - 07:38 UTC
The three pillars of PM Starmer UK Strategic Defense Review

The United Kingdom Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer hopes to “bring a unity of purpose to the whole of the United Kingdom” as he outlined his spending plans in the Strategic Defense Review.
Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 - 18:44 UTC
Maduro berates Starmer for his plan to strengthen UK's military capabilities

Venezuelan ruler Nicolás Maduro on Monday criticized British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer for his announcements regarding the need for military readiness. The Chavista leader said the Labour head of Government was “crazed and devilish” for his so-called Strategic Defense Review.
Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 - 17:52 UTC
Colombia elected to UN Security Council with 180 votes

Colombia was elected Tuesday to a two-year term (2026-2027) as a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council by the UN General Assembly, alongside Bahrain, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Latvia, and Liberia.
Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 - 13:45 UTC
Uruguayan faculty warns students score top grades with AI's help

Teachers at the University of the Republic's (Udelar) School of Psychology in Montevideo raised concerns about students using AI tools, like ChatGPT, in virtual tests, achieving perfect scores in just three minutes. In addition, over 75% of correct answers were recorded when compared to in-person exams.