Politics

Friday, February 28th 2025 - 20:40 UTC
Milei wants opposition leader Kicillof to resign as Governor of Buenos Aires

Argentine President Javier Milei urged Buenos Aires Province Governor Axel Kicillof to resign so that a federal intervention could be launched to restore order as residents of that Argentine district were enraged Thursday by the murder of a 7-year-old girl. The perpetrators were identified to be minors aged 14 and 17, and would therefore face lesser to no charges; in other words, they would be free to kill again. “Let us intervene in the Province,” Milei insisted.
Friday, February 28th 2025 - 20:03 UTC
New York Times unveils obscure deals for businessmen to have access to Milei

According to a New York Times investigation, cryptocurrency businessmen paid bribes to meet Argentine President Javier Milei during the Argentina Tech Forum last October, where Milei delivered the closing speech.
Friday, February 28th 2025 - 10:50 UTC
The Economist praises Uruguay's democratic standards

According to The Economist's global Democracy Index published Thursday, Uruguay is the only country in the region with a full democracy, ranking 15th globally with a score of 8.67 out of 10.
Friday, February 28th 2025 - 10:15 UTC
Argentina's Supreme Court: García-Mansilla sworn in

Following President Javier Milei's Decree 137/2025, Manuel José García-Mansilla was sworn in Thursday as a new Justice of Argentina's Supreme Court (CSJN) in a ceremony attended by Chief Justice Horacio Rosatti, Deputy Chief Justice Carlos Rosenkrantz, and Justice Ricardo Lorenzetti. Thus, the CSJN once again has four members after Juan Carlos Maqueda's retirement in December.
Friday, February 28th 2025 - 08:32 UTC
Machado says Chavista regime threatens her neighbors

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado denounced on Thursday that “unidentified men” attempted to force their way into her home in Caracas' Los Palos Grandes area and insisted these people representing Bolivarian ruler Nicolás Maduro's “furious tyranny” threatened to arrest her neighbors and a watchman.
Thursday, February 27th 2025 - 20:37 UTC
Bolivia launches industrialized iron complex

Bolivian President Luis Arce inaugurated the El Mutún complex, the South American country's first industrialized iron facility, which can boost other infrastructure developments, particularly those sponsored by Russia and Iran.
Thursday, February 27th 2025 - 13:36 UTC
Argentina lifts restrictions on exporting live cattle

Argentine President Javier Milei's Decree 133/25 ending a 50-year ban on exporting live cattle was published Wednesday in the Official Gazette. The measure had been adopted in 1973 due to supply issues. The Libertarian Government's initiative thus opens new market opportunities for the livestock sector.
Thursday, February 27th 2025 - 13:20 UTC
Deaths and robbery reported during Chile's blackout

As Chile's electricity supply gradually went back to normal Wednesday, one death and an armed robbery were reported following Tuesday's 10-hour blackout resulting in a nationwide curfew.
Thursday, February 27th 2025 - 10:34 UTC
Trump ends Biden's oil concessions to Venezuela

US President Donald Trump has revoked the oil concessions granted to Venezuela by his predecessor, Joseph Biden, due to non-compliance with electoral conditions and lack of cooperation in the process of deporting “violent criminals,” it was announced in Washington DC. This decision impacts Chevron's operations in Venezuela, which were authorized by Biden in 2022.
Thursday, February 27th 2025 - 10:32 UTC
Orsi's inauguration rescheduled to indoor venue amid rain forecast

Uruguayan authorities announced Wednesday that Saturday's presidential inauguration of Yamandó Orsi will be held at the Official Service for Broadcasting, Performances, and Shows (Servicio Oficial de Difusión, Representaciones y Espectáculos - SODRE) Auditorium in Montevideo, thus choosing an indoor venue given the forecast of rain.