Politics

Tuesday, March 26th 2024 - 20:55 UTC
Asunción's Lower House condemns US Senate's decision banning Paraguayan beef

Paraguay's Lower House unanimously passed a resolution objecting to the US Senate's decision to ban meat imports from the South American country while urging lawmakers in Washington DC to honor the technical reports attesting to the safety of the merchandise, it was reported in Asunción.
Tuesday, March 26th 2024 - 20:29 UTC
Brazilian FM talks global peace with Russian counterpart

Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira held a telephone conversation Tuesday with his Russian colleague Sergei Lavrov during which they reviewed the recent terrorist attack in Moscow and the UN Security Council resolution ordering an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, among other topics. The South American diplomat offered his country's help to cool down the spiraling global tensions.
Tuesday, March 26th 2024 - 19:56 UTC
Baltimore port traffic affected after astray ship downs bridge

A powerless large cargo ship hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, early Tuesday, leading to the structure's collapse while many people had to be rescued from the Patapsco River. The FBI ruled out any link with foreign-sponsored terrorism. Opened in 1977, the bridge was named after the author of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
Tuesday, March 26th 2024 - 11:40 UTC
Venezuelan opposition unable to enter Yoris' candidacy before deadline

Venezuela's main opposition coalition, the Democratic Unitary Platform (PUD), announced in the early hours of Tuesday that it had been unable to register Corina Yoris' candidacy for the July 28 presidential elections within the deadline established by the National Electoral Council (CNE).
Tuesday, March 26th 2024 - 11:00 UTC
Why did Bolsonaro spend two nights at Hungary's Embassy in Brasilia?

Brazil's Federal Police (PF) are investigating why former President Jair Bolsonaro spent two nights at Hungary's Embassy last month, a fact that was disclosed by The New York Times, Agencia Brasil reported.
Tuesday, March 26th 2024 - 10:28 UTC
Rosario bus drivers resuming work after strike following threatening letter

Urban bus services in the violence-torn Argentine city of Rosario were gradually getting back to normal after the drivers went on strike following a threatening letter in the morning presumably from drug-trafficking groups.
Tuesday, March 26th 2024 - 02:26 UTC
Gaza: UN Security Council passes ceasefire resolution during Ramadan

The United Nations (UN) Security Council passed Monday a resolution calling for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, it was reported from New York. It was the first time that none of the superpowers powers holding veto rights chose to exercise it.
Monday, March 25th 2024 - 20:51 UTC
New Director of Operations for South Georgia

New Director of Operations for the Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, SGSSI. Mairi MacLeod is a veteran of British Antarctic Survey and has done volunteer work with the South Georgia Heritage Trust.
Monday, March 25th 2024 - 20:38 UTC
UK-Uruguay Trade Dialogue statement with emphasis on Patents and Intellectual Property

Officials from the United Kingdom and Uruguay met in London for the second meeting of the Trade Dialogue on 19th March 2024. The dialogue continued its work to enhance trade and investment, support sustainable development, and promote the exchange of knowledge and experiences. At the meeting, officials reflected on the progress made since the last dialogue.
Monday, March 25th 2024 - 09:48 UTC
Floods in southeastern Brazil leave at least 25 dead

Brazilian authorities reported Sunday that at least 25 people had been killed due to heavy rains affecting mostly Rio de Janeiro and Espirito Santo during the weekend.