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Montevideo, July 4th 2025 - 05:07 UTC

Politics

  • Monday, March 24th 2025 - 08:59 UTC

    Maduro agrees to Trump’s repatriation flights for deported Venezuelans

    In a televised speech, Maduro also addressed Nayib Bukele, the president of El Salvador, telling him “you're responsible.”

    Venezuela has agreed with the US Trump administration to resume repatriation flights for deported Venezuelan nationals, officials announced confirming first flights on Sunday. Jorge Rodriguez, Venezuela's National Assembly President said the goal was to “ensure the return of our countrymen with the protection of their human rights.”

  • Monday, March 24th 2025 - 08:55 UTC

    Europol dismantles sophisticated network smuggling people across the English Channel

    In 2024, more than 36 000 migrants and 680 boats successfully reached the UK, up from approximately 28 000 migrants and 580 boats during the same period in 2023

    German and Belgium authorities coordinated by Europol dismantle a migrant smuggling network active across the English Channel. The operation was also supported by Italy and Eurojust. The investigation targeted a criminal network based in Germany and involved in criminal activities facilitating the smuggling of Middle Eastern and East African migrants across the English Channel with low-quality inflatable boats.

  • Monday, March 24th 2025 - 08:34 UTC

    Falklands Government convenes a Telecoms Assembly for Tuesday 25th March

    Attendees will have a change to ask questions and contribute to the future of telecoms in the Falklands

    The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) is inviting residents to a public meeting on Tuesday, 25th March, from 5pm until 6pm, upstairs in the Town Hall.Cambridge Management Consulting is conducting a second visit to the Falkland Islands to support FIG in shaping the future of the Telecoms Program.

  • Monday, March 24th 2025 - 08:33 UTC

    UK Ambassador in Uruguay ok after falling from horse

    “Luckily I will have more opportunities in future Patrias Gauchas!,” Green wrote

    The United Kingdom's Ambassador to Uruguay Malcolm Green was reported to have sustained only minor bruises and a head injury after falling off his horse during the Patria Gaucha parade in Tacuarembó. He was initially treated at a local facility, where a CT scan ruled out any serious physical damage, and later transferred to Montevideo for further treatment at the British Hospital.

  • Monday, March 24th 2025 - 08:22 UTC

    IDB annual assembly hosted by Chile, focused on private sector engagement

    The event marks the 65th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the IDB and the 39th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of IDB Invest

    The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and IDB Invest will hold the 2025 Annual Meetings of their Boards of Governors in Chile on March 26-30. Economic and financial leaders from the Bank’s 48 member countries and the private sector will address key development challenges and opportunities in the Latin America and Caribbean region, including combating poverty and hunger and harnessing innovation to foster growth and sustainability. 

  • Monday, March 24th 2025 - 08:07 UTC

    STF Justice Dino too votes against Bolsonarist Congresswoman Zambelli

    Seven more judges are to vote before Friday, with Zambelli already trailing 0-4

    Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Flávio Dino Sunday added a nail to Congresswoman Carla Zambelli's legal coffin by voting in favor of sentencing her to five years and three months in addition to losing her seat in Parliament for the illegal possession of a firearm and illegal restraint with the use of a firearm, Agência Brasil reported.

  • Saturday, March 22nd 2025 - 11:11 UTC

    Venezuela is bluffing about Essequibo elections, Guyana's TNC argues

    Venezuela's threat is handled by Georgetown at the highest level on a daily basis, Jagdeo said

    Guyana's National Toshaos’ Council (NTC), representing the country's Indigenous Peoples, has rejected Venezuela's claims of holding elections in the disputed Essequibo region on May 25, 2025, as announced by the Bolivarian regime's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello.

  • Saturday, March 22nd 2025 - 11:09 UTC

    Peru's interior minister impeached by Congress

    Boluarte has 72 hours to appoint a replacement

    Peru's one-house Congress Friday approved by 79 votes in favor, 11 against, and 20 abstentions a motion of censorship and therefore impeached Interior Minister Juan José Santiváñez from his post citing his failure to address rising citizen insecurity, organized crime, and urban violence. This outcome was spurred by events like the murder of pop musician Paul Flores of the band Armonía 10, which prompted President Dina Boluarte to consider reintroducing the death penalty.

  • Saturday, March 22nd 2025 - 10:27 UTC

    Chile's Central Bank keeps benchmark interest rate unchanged

    “Uncertainty about the outlook for the global economy has increased significantly since the previous meeting,” the Central Bank panel admitted

    Chile's Central Bank unanimously decided Friday to keep the monetary policy interest rate at 5%, thus responding to market expectations. It was the second consecutive month the rate has been held steady, reflecting caution amid heightened global economic uncertainty driven by geopolitical risks and US tariff announcements under President Donald Trump. These factors have impacted US growth prospects and inflation expectations, prompting the Federal Reserve to pause its rate cuts.

  • Saturday, March 22nd 2025 - 10:23 UTC

    Brazil's STF gives three thumbs down to Bolsonarist congresswoman

    Zambelli's virtual trial is scheduled to end next Friday

    Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) has already gathered three votes in favor of sentencing staunch Bolsonarist Congresswoman Carla Zambelli to 5 years and 3 months in prison for illegal possession of a firearm and illegal restraint with a firearm, in addition to removing her from Parliament after case rapporteur Gilmar Mendes cast his virtual opinion Friday.