Politics

Wednesday, May 21st 2025 - 21:00 UTC
Argentina downsizes Human Rights Secretariat

The Argentine government has downgraded the Secretariat of Human Rights to an under-secretariat, implementing a 40% reduction in its structure and a 30% cut in staff, resulting in substantial annual savings. Presidential Spokesman Manuel Adorni stated that the move aims to ensure the Human Rights portfolio serves all rights impartially, not just partisan interests.
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Wednesday, May 21st 2025 - 20:19 UTC
Bolivian elections: Other candidates face registration problems after Evo

Bolivia's Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) has suspended the approval of Senate Speaker Andrónico Rodríguez's candidacy as well as those of other would-be contenders on behalf of the leftist Alianza Popular movement, pending a constitutional ruling on the legal status of the Third System Movement (MTS), a party within the alliance.
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Wednesday, May 21st 2025 - 15:40 UTC
Israel fires warning shots at diplomats in West Bank; Uruguayan ambassador part of delegation

A group of 21 diplomats from various countries came under fire Tuesday during an official visit to the Palestinian city of Jenin in the West Bank. The Israeli army fired warning shots at the delegation, which included Uruguayan Ambassador to Palestine Fernando Arroyo, who was unharmed in the incident.
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Wednesday, May 21st 2025 - 14:05 UTC
Falklands’ airport at MPC readies for the winter months

In preparation for the Falkland Islands’ winter, the Joint Force Logistics Unit (JFLU) from the British Forces South Atlantic Islands stationed at MPC has been rehearsing their Snow and Ice plans to maintain operational output through the colder months.
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Wednesday, May 21st 2025 - 10:55 UTC
Thousands march in Uruguay’s 30th Silent March demanding justice for the disappeared

Thousands of people filled the streets of Uruguay’s capital on Monday evening for the 30th annual Marcha del Silencio (Silent March), the country’s largest civic demonstration demanding truth and justice for the victims of forced disappearances during the country’s military dictatorship (1973–1985).
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Wednesday, May 21st 2025 - 10:31 UTC
UK suspends trade talks with Israel

British Foreign Secretary David Lammy suspended free trade talks with Israel and summoned Ambassador Tzipi Hotovely in response to Tel Aviv's escalated military operations in Gaza. The official aid they were an “affront” to British values.
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Wednesday, May 21st 2025 - 10:29 UTC
Lula says Brazil is in debt to African nations

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva recognized his country's historical debt to Africa, proposing to repay it through solidarity, technological exchange, and agricultural support. Speaking at the 2nd Brazil–Africa Dialogue on Food Security in Brasília, he highlighted Brazil’s expertise in food production as a tool to combat hunger and poverty.
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Wednesday, May 21st 2025 - 10:28 UTC
Milei highlights Argentina's prosperous future

During his speech at the AmCham Summit 2025 in Buenos Aires, organized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, President Javier Milei celebrated his party's recent electoral victory in the Autonomous City and promised that inflation would be eliminated by mid-2026.
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Wednesday, May 21st 2025 - 09:29 UTC
Falklands’ invitation to celebrate World Ocean Day in Stanley

The following organizations, SAERI, Shallow Marine Survey Group, Falklands Conservation, Consolidated Fisheries Limited, FIG’s Fisheries Department, Falkland Islands Fishing Companies Association, Falklands’ Outdoor are extending an invitation for an exciting afternoon packed with ocen-themes activities, fascinating facts and hands on fun for all ages.
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Wednesday, May 21st 2025 - 08:55 UTC
Following 12-year fisheries access agreement with EU, UK launches £360m Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund

British fishing and coastal communities will benefit from £360 million investment to drive growth and boost the sector for the future as the Government launches its Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund.
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