Politics

Wednesday, November 26th 2025 - 10:59 UTC
Brother of former Colombian President Uribe sentenced to 28 years in jail

A high court in Colombia on Tuesday sentenced Santiago Uribe Vélez, the brother of former President Álvaro Uribe Vélez (2002-2010), to 28 years and three months in prison, overturning a previous acquittal. The defendant was found guilty of creating and financing the far-right paramilitary group known as 'Los doce apóstoles' (The Twelve Apostles).
Wednesday, November 26th 2025 - 10:36 UTC
Israeli FM meets Milei at Casa Rosada

Argentine President Javier Milei hosted Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar at the Casa Rosada on Tuesday, marking a high-level diplomatic engagement that underscored Argentina's deepening political alignment with the Middle Eastern country.
Wednesday, November 26th 2025 - 10:04 UTC
Ex-PM Boris Johnson advisor: “Falklands should be looked at again as an asylum processing center”

Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, has had a great ten days.
Wednesday, November 26th 2025 - 09:29 UTC
Argentina: New Migration Agency transferred to Security Ministry

Argentina's outgoing Security Minister Patricia Bullrich announced on Tuesday the creation of the new National Migration Agency, marking a major restructuring aimed at comprehensive management with a primary focus on border patrols to combat transnational crime.
Wednesday, November 26th 2025 - 09:27 UTC
Colombian President says CIA wants to oust him

Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Tuesday accused the United States' Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) of plotting to destabilize his government.
Wednesday, November 26th 2025 - 09:22 UTC
Joint Ministerial Council meeting in London with OTs delegations

Boosting economic growth, protecting the environment and strengthening security have been discussed as leaders from across the British Overseas Territories meet in London this week.
Wednesday, November 26th 2025 - 09:15 UTC
UK Labour has plans to relax restrictions on oil and gas drilling in the North Sea

London media reports indicate that the UK Labour Government has Plans to relax restrictions on new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea, the proposition should be announced this Wednesday under the government's North Sea Strategy.
Wednesday, November 26th 2025 - 09:04 UTC
Falklands Heritage, “Explore your archives week” from 29 Nov to 7 Dec

The Falkland Islands’ Jane Cameron National Archives will be holding “Explore Your Archives' Week”, between 29th November and 7th December.
Wednesday, November 26th 2025 - 05:40 UTC
Brazil's Lula granted honorary PhD in Mozambique

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was awarded an honorary PhD in political science, development, and international cooperation from the Pedagogical University of Maputo (PUM) this week. Lula is visiting the country after participating in the G20 Summit in Johannesburg (South Africa). The South American nation and Mozambique are celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations.
Tuesday, November 25th 2025 - 19:36 UTC
Uruguay's Economy Minister hopeful about EU-Mercosur FTA deal

Uruguay’s Economy Minister Gabriel Oddone said Tuesday in Madrid that he was strongly confident that the long-delayed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) will be signed shortly. Additionally, he voiced his concerns over the escalating military tensions in the Caribbean.