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Montevideo, April 18th 2026 - 10:05 UTC

Politics

  • 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.

  • Thursday, January 15th 2026 - 09:04 UTC

    Falklands, Legislative Assembly portfolio assignments

    The eight elected members of the Legislative Assembly have started to move from Gilbert House to the renewed Sulivan House

    The Falkland Islands elected Legislative Assembly has agreed a revised portfolio system for the 2025-2029 term. Following the December 2025 General Election, Members reviewed the structure to improve focus, and align related policy areas.

  • Wednesday, January 14th 2026 - 10:48 UTC

    Peru: Case dropped against Keiko Fujimori heralds new presidential bid?

    The prosecutor chasing the daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori was handed down a six-month suspension

    A Peruvian court has dismissed all charges in the “Cocktails” case against former Presidential candidate Keiko Fujimori, clearing the way for the Fuerza Popular leader to make another try this year.

  • Wednesday, January 14th 2026 - 10:40 UTC

    US military intervention in Iran more likely by the hour

    When they start killing people, and fudgy judiciary hangings loom over, “it's not going to work out” for them, Trump insisted

    The White House signaled Tuesday a potential shift toward military intervention in Iran, as human rights monitors warned of a staggering death toll and imminent mass executions.

  • Wednesday, January 14th 2026 - 10:28 UTC

    Wellington Cesar becomes Brazil's new Justice Minister

    Wellington César has served for 11 days as Justice Minister under former President Dilma Rousseff

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva confirmed on Tuesday the appointment of Wellington César Lima e Silva as the new Minister of Justice and Public Security in lieu of the resigning Ricardo Lewandowski, who cited personal reasons and political hurdles.