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Montevideo, March 10th 2026 - 08:26 UTC

Politics

  • Friday, January 16th 2026 - 19:07 UTC

    Lula and von der Leyen say Mercosur-EU deal advances multilateralism

    Von der Leyen praised Lula’s commitment to “values important to us, such as democracy, the international rules-based order and respect for communities and sovereign nations”

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen agreed on Friday that the free trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union (EU), due to be signed Saturday in Asunción, will benefit global trade, democracy and multilateralism, EFE reported.

  • Friday, January 16th 2026 - 11:02 UTC

    Brazil transfers military equipment to Uruguay and Paraguay to bolster regional security

    The laws are intended to strengthen diplomatic ties and military cooperation, enhancing emergency response and efforts against transnational crime.

    Brazil has enacted two laws formalizing the transfer of military aircraft and equipment to Uruguay and Paraguay, as part of an initiative to upgrade operational capabilities of neighboring countries and enhance regional security, Agência Brasil reported.

  • Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 22:00 UTC

    Machado handed her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump

    Machado confirmed the move after leaving the US Capitol, following a packed schedule that included a closed-door meeting of more than two hours with Trump

    Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado handed her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump on Thursday, in a symbolic gesture that capped a high-stakes visit to Washington amid mixed signals from the White House over Venezuela’s political future.

  • Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 21:26 UTC

    Machado says she counts on Trump, but White House backs Delcy Rodríguez

    Machado confirmed that she gave Trump her Nobel Peace Prize medal in a symbolic gesture that evoked a historic exchange between Washington and Bolívar 200 years ago. Photo: REUTERS/Kylie Cooper

    Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado told supporters gathered outside the White House on Thursday that “we count on the president for Venezuela’s freedom” after holding a closed-door meeting lasting more than two hours with US President Donald Trump.

  • Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 15:41 UTC

    US to suspend immigrant visas for 75 countries, including Uruguay; Orsi calls it a “worrying signal”

    The US State Department said the suspension will remain in place until the government can ensure that new immigrants “do not extract wealth from the American people.”

    Uruguay’s President Yamandú Orsi said he was concerned by Washington’s decision to pause immigrant visa issuance for citizens of 75 countries —including Uruguay— starting January 21, with no end date announced. “In numerical terms it’s not very important, but as a signal it certainly worries us,” Orsi said after meeting US Ambassador Lou Rinaldi at the presidential residence in Montevideo.

  • Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 10:47 UTC

    Trump holds good coversation with Delcy Rodríguez

    Trump holds good coversation with Delcy Rodríguez

    US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he held a “long and productive” telephone conversation with Venezuela’s caretaking leader, Delcy Rodríguez. The dialogue signals a rapid warming of relations between Washington and Caracas as Wshington prepares to play a direct role in the South Amrican country's economic and political reconstruction.

  • Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 10:30 UTC

    Muslim Brotherhood declared a terrorist organization in Argentina

    Buenos Aires too advised Argentine nationals to avoid all travel to Iran

    Argetina's Libertarian Government of President Jvier Milei Wednesday declared the Muslim Brotherhood chapters in Lebanon, Egypt, and Jordan as terrorist organizations, directly aligning the South American country with the White House's “Western Civilization” drive to lead a similar designation process late last year.

  • Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 10:30 UTC

    Vance keeps Trump's policies within Congress' boundaries

    Vance made the difference. VP's do not usually vote unless lawmakers are deadlocked

    US Vice President James D. Vance cast a tie-breaking vote on Wednesday to quash a bipartisan War Powers Resolution aimed at reining in President Donald Trump’s military authority regarding Venezuela. The 51-50 vote followed an intense pressure campaign from the President, which successfully flipped two Republican senators, Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.), who had initially supported the measure.

  • Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 10:16 UTC

    UK pulls diplomatic staff out of Tehran amid mounting tension

    The international community remains unconvinced of Trump's assessments regarding violence de-escalation

    The United Kingdom has ordered the emergency evacuation of its diplomatic staff from Tehran, as the Middle East braces for a potential military escalation between the United States and Iran. The British Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) confirmed on Wednesday that its embassy in the Iranian capital had shifted to remote operations due to a rapidly deteriorating security environment.

  • Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 10:04 UTC

    Trump to meet María Corina Machado after praising Delcy Rodríguez

    According to her press office, Machado plans to convey to Trump the “gratitude of the Venezuelan people for his unwavering support for democracy and justice”

    US President Donald Trump is set to meet on Thursday at the White House with Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, hours after publicly praising senior chavista official, and acting ruller, Delcy Rodríguez, calling her a “great person” and saying Washington “works very well” with her.