Politics

Friday, December 23rd 2022 - 14:25 UTC
Senator proposes Falklands claim in the Argentine international sports colors

Taking advantage of the overwhelming triumphant spirit in Argentina, a Tierra del Fuego province elected Senator for the opposition has re-surfaced an initiative referred to the Argentine colors in international sports competitions.
Friday, December 23rd 2022 - 14:18 UTC
Tierra del Fuego creates a Protected Natural Area, covering 500,000 hectares of land and sea

The provincial Executive of Tierra del Fuego, extreme south of Argentina, signed into law the bill creating the Protected Natural Area, Peninsula Mitre, unanimously sanctioned in early December by the local Legislative Assembly and covering some 500.000 hectares, 300.000 on land and the rest at sea.
Friday, December 23rd 2022 - 12:08 UTC
Sacrifices and the value of freedom for the Falkland Islands, Phyl Rendell

Phyl Rendell, Chair of the Falkland Islands 40th Anniversary Committee, reflects on the ending of such a special year of events, the value of freedom, and what it means for the coming generations of young people who call the Falklands their home...
Friday, December 23rd 2022 - 10:11 UTC
Future Brazilian VP to become Industry Minister as well

Brazil's President-elect Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Thursday released the names of 16 of his future ministers for when he takes office on Jan. 1. Lula also said that 16 other ministers are to be named next week.
Friday, December 23rd 2022 - 09:58 UTC
IACHR team meets with former Peruvian President

A team from the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) Thursday paid a visit to former Peruvian President José Pedro Castillo Terrones, who is under arrest for trying to stage a coup d'état, which led to his impeachment and subsequent pre-trial detention.
Friday, December 23rd 2022 - 09:50 UTC
Argentina: Grandmothers of Plazza de Mayo find 131st grandchild

The Grandmothers of Plaza de Mayo Thursday announced they had found the 131st grandchild born from parents who disappeared under the military dictatorship (1976-1983).
Thursday, December 22nd 2022 - 20:24 UTC
Message from the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, to the people of the Falkland Islands

Rishi Sunak, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, addressed the following message: “Hello everybody! This has been an extraordinary year. From Stanley to Portsmouth, we honored those who fought to keep the Falklands free 40 years ago. We remembered those who lost their lives, we celebrated the moment when the Union Jack was raised at Government House once again, and we pledged our continued commitment to your self-determination.”
Thursday, December 22nd 2022 - 20:06 UTC
Message from Falkland Islands Governor Alison Blake CMG

2022 has been a momentous and busy year here in this newly created City of Stanley and across the Islands, marking the 40th anniversary of the liberation of the Falkland Islands and South Georgia with a fitting and often moving program of commemorative events, events that have at their heart been about remembrance, community, and sharing.
Thursday, December 22nd 2022 - 20:03 UTC
Eight deaths reported in Uruguay of streptococcus

Uruguayan health officials Thursday reported eight people have died of a strong form of streptococcus after cases were detected between Nov. 3 and Dec. 12 in the South American country.
Thursday, December 22nd 2022 - 19:26 UTC
Adulterated liquor kills at least 37 in Bogota

At least 37 people died between Nov. 24 and Dec. 20 in Bogota for having consumed adulterated liquor containing methanol. According to local media reports, 7 others are hospitalized in critical condition.