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Montevideo, December 2nd 2025 - 07:43 UTC

Politics

  • Monday, September 22nd 2025 - 10:34 UTC

    Milei postpones trip to US

    Milei needs a cash bailout from Washington and will also participate in the UN's General Assembly

    Argentine President Javier Milei and Economy Minister Luis Toto Caputo have postponed their departure to the United States from Sunday to Monday, it was announced in Buenos Aires. Hence, their meetings with International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and other engagements have been rescheduled accordingly.

  • Monday, September 22nd 2025 - 10:25 UTC

    Four Western countries recognize Palestine's statehood

    While a significant diplomatic victory for Palestine, the declaration is expected to have a limited effect for the time being

    The United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal have formally recognized the State of Palestine, bringing the total number of United Nations members who have done so to 147.

  • Saturday, September 20th 2025 - 10:55 UTC

    Milei: bailout from Washington being negotiated

    The last time the US Treasury's Exchange Stabilization Funds were touched was in 1995 to bail Mexico out of the “Tequila Crisis”

    Argentine President Javier Milei confirmed on Friday that his government was in “very advanced” negotiations with the US for an emergency loan from the Treasury's Exchange Stabilization Fund. If secured, the bailout would be used to cover more than US$8.5 billion in debt maturities due in January and July of 2026.

  • Saturday, September 20th 2025 - 10:38 UTC

    Trump makes H-1B visa not profitable to boost employment of US nationals

    “No more bringing in foreigners to take our jobs,” Lutnick warned

    US President Donald Trump has upped the H-1B visa fee for employers to US$100,000 annually, effective Sept 21. The measure is intended to boost hiring local workers. “So there is an incentive to hire Americans,” Trump argued.

  • Saturday, September 20th 2025 - 10:35 UTC

    YouTube shuts down Maduro's channel

    A Buenos Aires-based outlet claimed to have been behind the measure

    Google-owned YouTube has removed the official channel of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, which had over 233,000 subscribers. While YouTube has not provided an official explanation, sources suggest the removal could be due to violations of the platform's policies on misinformation or automated content.

  • Saturday, September 20th 2025 - 10:27 UTC

    Chile's Supreme Court gives nod to Dominga mining project

    The Dominga project has a major political component, given its ties to former President Sebastián Piñera

    Chile's Supreme Court sided this week with mining company Andes Iron, effectively reviving its controversial Dominga mining project after a 12-year legal battle.

  • Saturday, September 20th 2025 - 10:00 UTC

    Brazilian ministers skipping UN General Assembly

    Padilha's visa only allowed him to commute between the UN headquarters and his hotel

    Brazilian Ministers Alexandre Padilha (Health) and Fernando Haddad (Finance) announced on Friday they would not be joining their country's delegation to the 80th United Nations' General Assembly (UNGA) starting in New York next week.

  • Saturday, September 20th 2025 - 01:34 UTC

    Argentine agency admits to issuing faulty passports

    The documents are still valid, but free replacements are available for those who might need them

    Argentina's National Registry of Persons (Renaper) admitted a printing flaw in passports issued between May 12 and June 30 of this year, belonging to the AAL series with specific serial number ranges 314,778-346,228; 400,000-607,599; and 616,000-620,088.

  • Friday, September 19th 2025 - 21:38 UTC

    UK after closer trade ties with Argentina and Brazil, South America’s largest economies

    UK trade with Brazil has reached an all-time high of £12.3 billion but given the size of our economies alignment, sectors such as clean energy, life sciences, and digital transformation

    Newly appointed Trade Minister Chris Bryant is visiting Brazil and Argentina, South America’s largest economies, to champion British business and closer trade ties. As part of the Trade Strategy’s plan to focus on practical deals that deliver faster benefits for businesses, Minister Bryant will progress several targeted partnerships with Brazil, including on customs, good regulatory practices, and export credit. 

  • Friday, September 19th 2025 - 10:55 UTC

    Falklands’ successful trade, energy and business mission to Chile

    The visit, organized by FIDC, included meetings with local entrepreneurs and officials in Santiago and Punta Arenas

    A Falkland Islands business delegation has just returned from a week in Chile, where they explored opportunities in sustainable energy, innovation and connections between the two countries.