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Montevideo, January 14th 2026 - 16:19 UTC

Politics

  • Friday, September 19th 2025 - 09:21 UTC

    Starmer and Trump sign key bilateral deal

    They disagreed, however, on the UK's intentions to recognize a Palestinian State

    US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a major “technology prosperity deal” on Thursday, focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and civil nuclear energy. The agreement is expected to bring over US$205 billion in investment from US tech giants to the UK.

  • Thursday, September 18th 2025 - 21:53 UTC

    Bolivian broadcasters cry censorship from electoral authorities

    In some cases, the fines exceed the commercial value of the stations themselves

    The National Association of Journalists of Bolivia (ANPB) and the Bolivian Association of Radio Broadcasters (ASBORA) have condemned the “disproportionate” fines that the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) imposed on over 30 media outlets following the recent elections. They argue that these fines threaten the financial stability and continuity of the media, which could lead to closures and job losses.

  • Thursday, September 18th 2025 - 13:50 UTC

    UK Trade Minister visiting Brazil and Argentina

    Bryant will also engage with leading Latin American investors to promote the UK as a destination for fund expansion

    As the UK seeks agreements to make it easier and cheaper for British businesses to export, newly appointed Trade Minister Chris Bryant is visiting Brazil and Argentina on Thursday to achieve those goals.

  • Thursday, September 18th 2025 - 12:59 UTC

    Legislative Assembly marks Chilean Independence Day

    Today, the Legislative Assembly of the Falkland Islands extends warm greetings to the Government and people of Chile as they celebrate their Independence Day.

  • Thursday, September 18th 2025 - 12:41 UTC

    Falklands: Successful Maritime Recovery Takes Place

    The yacht LA MARGUERITE, which departed Stanley on Sunday, got into difficulties yesterday afternoon shortly after entering Argentine waters to the southwest of the Falkland Islands.

  • Thursday, September 18th 2025 - 10:34 UTC

    Trump and King Charles III exchange words of praise

    The pomp and ceremony between the two heads of State preceded Thursday's meeting between Trump and Starmer

    During his second state visit to the UK, US President Donald Trump was hosted by King Charles III for a day of ceremonies and a state banquet at Windsor Castle. The visit was marked by significant pomp and circumstance, including a large military honor guard, a carriage procession, and a dinner with 160 guests.

  • Thursday, September 18th 2025 - 10:26 UTC

    Trump wants to designate Antifa a “major terrorist organization”

    Trump still needs to find out the legal way to go about it, since Antifa is not a foreign organization

    US President Donald Trump announced on social media that he intends to designate the anti-fascist movement known as Antifa as a “major terrorist organization.” The initiative follows the recent murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

  • Thursday, September 18th 2025 - 10:12 UTC

    Lower House deals Milei a heavy blow amid nationwide protests

    Milei has convened a cabinet meeting at Casa Rosada for Thursday

    Argentina's Lower House dealt a significant blow to President Javier Milei on Wednesday by overturning his vetoes on bills that would increase funding for public universities and pediatric hospitals. This action follows large protests in Buenos Aires and other cities nationwide, where thousands of students, teachers, and healthcare workers demonstrated against the Libertarian government's budget cuts.

  • Thursday, September 18th 2025 - 10:07 UTC

    Bolsonaro discharged from hospital, goes back to house arrest

    Bolsonaro was confirmed to have early-stage skin cancer, which will require regular monitoring

    Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was discharged on Wednesday from the hospital after being admitted the day before for kidney problems, dehydration, and low blood pressure. Doctors also revealed that two skin lesions removed during a procedure on Sunday tested positive for an “early-stage” squamous cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer.

  • Thursday, September 18th 2025 - 09:50 UTC

    Unregulated overfishing in South Atlantic waters has predatory effects

    These fishing boats are damaging to the local fauna and also their own crews

    A large fleet of Asian fishing vessels, primarily from China, is overfishing squid in unregulated international waters off the coast of Argentina, according to the Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF).