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Montevideo, January 23rd 2026 - 13:47 UTC

Politics

  • Thursday, July 25th 2024 - 08:41 UTC

    Netanyahu calls for NATO-style alliance against Iran

    “Israel first, America next” was Netannyahu's motto to explain his country's war against ”the most radical and murderous enemy of the United States”

    Wednesday's speech by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before the US Congress seemed to herald the foundations around which Western civilization will revolve soon. As he described the world for when victory over the pro-Palestinian terrorist group Hamas has been achieved, supporters of the other faction in the ongoing Middle East conflict vandalized adjacent areas in Washington DC, particularly Union Station.

  • Wednesday, July 24th 2024 - 20:58 UTC

    Caracas withdraws invitation to Alberto Fernández as electoral observer

    Fernández's words that whoever wins the elections in Venezuela should become the next president were not what Maduro's regime wanted to hear

    Former Argentine President Alberto Fernández (2019-2023) announced Wednesday that he would not travel to Venezuela as a foreign observer to the South American country's July 28 elections after the Government of President Nicolás Maduro had second thoughts.

  • Wednesday, July 24th 2024 - 15:27 UTC

    Falkland Islands authorities respond to Argos Georgia incident

    A coordinated rescue operation was swiftly initiated, involving the Falkland Islands Government, the Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

    The Falkland Islands Maritime Authority reported an emergency situation involving the fishing vessel Argos Georgia on Monday, July 22, 2024. The vessel, with 27 crew members on board, began taking on water approximately 200 miles east of Stanley, prompting an immediate request for assistance.

  • Wednesday, July 24th 2024 - 10:11 UTC

    Milei attending Paris Olympics amid rumors of rift with VP

    Milei was jeered and applauded at the Teatro Colón

    Argentine President Javier Milei is off to Paris to attend the inauguration of the 2024 Olympic Games, leaving Vice President Victoria Villarruel at the helm of the Executive Branch amid mounting rumors that things between the two of them are far from good.

  • Wednesday, July 24th 2024 - 10:07 UTC

    Richardson says Marshall Plan needed for Latin America

    Richardson said she was worried that Chinese developments in the region could swiftly become military assets

    US Southern Command Chief General Laura Richardson called on leaders in her country to devise some “Marshall Plan” in Latin America replicating the one enacted in post-World War II Europe, which is highly necessary to neutralize Chinese and Russian influence in the region.

  • Wednesday, July 24th 2024 - 08:38 UTC

    Biden administration picks replacement for Asunción Embassy

    Escobar still needs the Senate's nod to replace Ostfield

    The US Government of President Joseph Biden has picked career diplomat Gabriel Escobar to take over from Marc Ostfield as the next Ambassador to Asunción, it was reported Tuesday. Escobar still needs the Senate's nod.

  • Tuesday, July 23rd 2024 - 20:21 UTC

    US Secret Service Director resigns over Trump case

    Cheatle had been reluctant to resign after what she admitted was the worst episode since the 1981 assassination attempt on Ronald Reagan

    US Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigned her post Tuesday after cracking under questioning from lawmakers following her agency's sloppy work regarding the July 13 assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.

  • Tuesday, July 23rd 2024 - 19:27 UTC

    Uruguayan Senator speaks against homosexuality

    “Homosexuals are homosexuals and that's it; It's their problem,” Domenech argued

    Ultra-conservative Uruguayan Senator Guillermo Domenech of Cabildo Abierto made headlines this week in Montevideo after saying in a radio interview that there is no such thing as “trans women.” He described anyone in that condition as “a man who dresses as a woman.”

  • Tuesday, July 23rd 2024 - 13:21 UTC

    Harris secures enough party delegates to win nomination

    “I am proud to have secured the broad support needed,” Harris said

    US Vice President Kamala Harris Monday looked certain she would be picking up the baton from Joseph Biden as the Democratic Party's nominee por the Nov. 5 presidential elections where she would be taking on former President Donald Trump on behalf of the Republicans and “independent” runner Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whiise candidacies have already been confirmed. “I look forward to formally accepting the nomination soon,” Harris said.

  • Tuesday, July 23rd 2024 - 12:23 UTC

    Uruguayan FM hopes Venezuela holds peaceful elections

    There were even some worrying statements by Maduro, who spoke of a 'bloodbath' if they did not win, Paganini recalled

    In the week prior to Venezuela's elections, Uruguayan Foreign Minister Omar Paganini insisted that “it is time to defend democracy” in that country so “that the people can freely choose their government.” He also called for the process to be held “in peace” and hoped that the votes would be “counted with transparency.” After that, he wished the outcome would be accepted by all those involved.