Politics

Friday, August 1st 2025 - 20:59 UTC
One miner killed, five still missing in Chile

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake at around 5.30 pm Thursday triggered a collapse at the El Teniente copper mine in Chile’s O’Higgins Region, killing one worker and injuring nine others, with five of them still missing Friday afternoon. The incident occurred 1,200 meters underground in the Andesita project. The fatal victim has been identified as Paulo Marín Tapia.
Friday, August 1st 2025 - 10:47 UTC
US tariffs: Argentina and Uruguay charged only 10%

As the new tariffs scheme established by US President Donald Trump became effective Friday, Uruguay and Argentina were among the least affected countries, with surcharges of only 10%, a steep difference from Canada's 35% or Brazil's 50% and a default 15% surcharge unless otherwise specified.
Friday, August 1st 2025 - 10:40 UTC
Embraer not included in Trump's 50% tariffs

Brazil’s aircraft manufacturer Embraer will remain outside the scope of US President Donald Trump's 50% import tariffs after aircraft, engines, aviation parts, and components appear on the list of around 700 exempt products. Last week, the company reported that the tariff would render sales unfeasible.
Friday, August 1st 2025 - 09:40 UTC
IMF Board approves US$2 bn disbursement to Argentina

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the first review of its agreement with Argentina, authorizing a disbursement of US$2 billion. The decision comes days after the IMF projected a 5.5% growth for the country.
Friday, August 1st 2025 - 09:37 UTC
Brazil quits International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA)

Brazil has withdrawn as an observer member of the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA). This decision came shortly after the South American country announced its plan to join South Africa's genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Thursday, July 31st 2025 - 21:26 UTC
Transformed St Helena veteran vessel will be visiting Falklands in 2026/2027

Falkland Islands residents, originally from the island of St. Helena, most probably during the next year, might see the revival of a vessel that for many decades was the only link with South Africa. However, this time refurbished, with different colors and as an exclusive boutique, at most 98 passengers, RMS St Helena, will be sailing the roaring forties and targeting Antarctica expeditions.
Thursday, July 31st 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Argentine Justice Minister under flak for hidden camera footage

Argentina's Justice Minister Mariano Cúneo Libarona is facing calls for his resignation after a video was leaked showing him offering to help former CIA agent Timothy Ballard clean up his public image. Ballard, who inspired the film Sound of Freedom, has been accused of sexual violence by former employees of his anti-trafficking organization, Operation Underground Railroad (O.U.R.).
Thursday, July 31st 2025 - 09:34 UTC
Chile dodges US's 50% tariffs on copper

US President Donald Trump's 50% tariff on copper imports will not apply to Chile's primary export to the United States: refined copper cathodes. This decision, announced in a White House proclamation, has been met with relief and celebration by officials in Santiago.
Thursday, July 31st 2025 - 09:25 UTC
TikToker rattles Bolivia's financial system

Twenty-one-year-old TikToker Juan Carlos Villafuerte was arrested for allegedly damaging the credibility of Bolivia's system after the Financial System Supervisory Authority (ASFI) filed a complaint against him for creating videos that claimed “banks in Bolivia are in danger” and advised people to withdraw their savings.
Thursday, July 31st 2025 - 09:00 UTC
Uruguayan court sentences Iranian traveling on a fake passport to 3 months in jail

An Iranian citizen has been sentenced to three months in prison in Uruguay for entering the country with a fake Israeli passport. The man had previously been deported from El Salvador, where he also used the forged document.