Politics

Wednesday, November 19th 2025 - 22:23 UTC
Five foreign tourists confirmed dead in Chilean national park

The death toll has risen to five on Wednesday following a tragic incident involving foreign tourists on the challenging “O” circuit in Torres del Paine National Park in Chile. Authorities launched a major operation to locate several tourists who went missing while hiking the strenuous route, known for its intense weather variability.
Wednesday, November 19th 2025 - 15:41 UTC
Gibraltar issues a dodecagon-shaped one pound coin with the effigy of Charles III

The Government of Gibraltar has announced the official issuance of the new Gibraltar one pound coin, featuring the effigy of Charles III as “King of Gibraltar.”
Wednesday, November 19th 2025 - 11:28 UTC
Maradona case judge dismissed over documentary scandal

Judge Julieta Makintach has been unanimously dismissed from office by the Impeachment Jury of the Province of Buenos Aires following an investigation into irregularities committed during the trial for the death of football icon Diego Maradona.
Wednesday, November 19th 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Argentina’s $LIBRA scandal: report says Milei promoted private scheme, violated ethics rules

The Argentine House of Deputies' Investigative Commission on the $LIBRA cryptofiasco has concluded in its final report that President Javier Milei may have committed misconduct in the exercise of his duties by promoting a private venture, which would violate the Public Ethics Law.
Wednesday, November 19th 2025 - 09:59 UTC
US Senate passes bill to release Epstein files

The US Senate on Tuesday approved a bill mandating the release of documents from the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, immediately sending the measure to President Donald Trump for enactment.
Wednesday, November 19th 2025 - 09:56 UTC
Chinese team visits Uruguayan Army Cyberdefense Unit

A high-level delegation from the People's Republic of China visited the Uruguayan National Army's Cyber Defense Unit last week, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties and technical cooperation in defense matters.
Tuesday, November 18th 2025 - 20:11 UTC
Caricom delegation touring UK to discuss slavery reparations

A delegation from the Caribbean Community (Caricom) is visiting the United Kingdom this week to engage in discussions regarding their history of slavery and the contentious issue of reparations.
Tuesday, November 18th 2025 - 10:59 UTC
Maduro dares Trump to “face-to-face” conversation

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro responded on Monday to recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding the possibility of talks, insisting that any future dialogue must be conducted “face to face.”
Tuesday, November 18th 2025 - 10:46 UTC
Trump unveils “FIFA Pass” to expedite football World Cup visas

US President Donald Trump announced on Monday an expedited visa processing system for international spectators planning to attend the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be hosted across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
Tuesday, November 18th 2025 - 10:34 UTC
Argentina launches “Paraná Plan” to target Waterway crime

The Argentine Government has launched the “Paraná Plan,” a major interagency initiative designed to curb federal crimes and reinforce border security along the Paraná-Paraguay Waterway, a vital trade route increasingly exploited by transnational criminal organizations.