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Montevideo, July 4th 2025 - 11:43 UTC

Politics

  • Thursday, February 13th 2025 - 10:20 UTC

    Alckmin to push for return of US steel import quotas

    There's no tax war, there's an understanding based on the public interest,” Alckmin underlined

    Brazilian Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services, Geraldo Alckmin, defended on Wednesday the establishment of exemption quotas for steel and aluminum to be shipped to the United States, as it happened during US President Donald Trump's previous government (2017-2021).

  • Thursday, February 13th 2025 - 10:18 UTC

    Paraná-Paraguay Waterway concession tender canceled amid foul play allegations

    Only bidders DEME stained the process with various complaints, Adorni explained

    The Argentine Government of President Javier Milei Wednesday declared the tender for the Paraná-Paraguay Waterway - which handles 80% of the country's exports and is also vital for Paraguay - concession void and launched an investigation into the only bidders: Dredging Environmental and Marine Engineering (DEME) for allegedly pressuring other potential bidders not to participate. The National Commission for the Defense of Competition will look into possible anti-competitive practices or an illicit association, it was explained.

  • Thursday, February 13th 2025 - 09:45 UTC

    Brazil shoots down clandestine aircraft carrying drugs

    The airplane was deemed hostile and acted on accordingly

    The Brazilian Air Force (FAB) Wednesday shot down a plane that clandestinely entered from Venezuela carrying drugs. The measure was within legal protocols, it was explained. The aircraft was intercepted and instructed to land but failed to comply.

  • Thursday, February 13th 2025 - 01:18 UTC

    Uruguay's Green Energy Success Story Takes an Unexpected Turn

    Last year Uruguay generated 98% of its energy from renewable resources and proudly paved the way for a new form of energy sovereignty in a changing climate

    Uruguay has been considered a leading country in renewable energy, with 98% of its energy eolic, but now has surprisingly has invited foreign companies to explore for offshore oil and gas reserves, attracting some of the heavy weights of he industry, which has generated certain controversy in the country regarding concerns about the impact on marine life and the potential damage to Uruguay’s current global standing. OilPrice, which specializes in the oil and gas industry information comments on the decision.

  • Thursday, February 13th 2025 - 01:05 UTC

    UKOTs, including Falklands, in SAR workshop with exercise of cruise vessel incident

    The Overseas Territories SAR (OTSAR) Capability Project has been running since 2016 and began with reviews of SAR capabilities within the UK OTs.

    The annual SAR, workshop for UK Overseas Territories took place in Miami during the first week of February, with the purpose of sharing experiences and recognizing common challenges. The workshop was facilitated by HM Coastguard and funded by UK Government and referred to two main theatres of action, one involving a cruise ship and the other an aviation incident.

  • Wednesday, February 12th 2025 - 22:08 UTC

    Falklands: consultation begins on Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty legislation

    The FIG is seeking a strong representation of views from across the Falklands. We have committed to a public consultation that will last until 10th March and welcome the views of everyone

    The Falkland Islands Government is planning to introduce Mental Capacity and Deprivation of Liberty legislation to the Falkland Islands. The Ordinance will introduce to the Falkland Islands a legal framework designed to protect and support people who may lack the ability to make a particular decision for themselves, at a particular time.

  • Wednesday, February 12th 2025 - 18:58 UTC

    AP reporter banned from White House coverage over Gulf renaming

    A global news agency should “ensure that place names and geography are easily recognizable to all audiences,” The Associated Press insisted (Image: Google Map)

    A representative from the 178-year-old Associated Press (AP) news service was denied access to a White House event on Tuesday given the outlet's failure to adopt the name “Gulf of America” in reference to that portion of the Caribbean Sea previously known as “Gulf of Mexico” but renamed by US President Donald Trump shortly after his Jan. 20, 2025, inauguration.

  • Wednesday, February 12th 2025 - 18:22 UTC

    Last year was the deadliest for reporters, CPJ survey finds

    The organization claimed Israel accounted for over 70% of the casualties

    Over 70% of newspeople killed last year while on the job deaths were attributed to Israeli actions by a report released Wednesday by the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). Israel's Defense Forces (IDF) were said to have been behind the demise of 82 Palestinian journalists in Gaza and three in Lebanon.

  • Wednesday, February 12th 2025 - 15:41 UTC

    Arab League opposes Trump's plans for Gaza

    Displacing Palestinians from the Gaza Strip is “unacceptable,” Ahmed Abul Gheit said

    Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Abul Gheit spoke Wednesday during the World Governments Summit in Dubai against relocating the Palestinian population living in the Gaza Strip, as US President Donald Trump suggested earlier this month. Abul Gheit thus concurred with Jordan's King Abdullah II, who made similar remarks after talks with the Republican leader at the White House late Tuesday. Trump had suggested Jordan could be one of the destinations for the Gaza residents after the US takes it over.

  • Wednesday, February 12th 2025 - 14:34 UTC

    Argentina: Irregularities detected in key waterway concession process

    The government of Javier Milei launched the bidding process in November 2024

    Argentina's Administrative Investigations Prosecutor’s Office (PIA) has identified “serious irregularities” in the bidding process for the concession of the Paraná-Paraguay waterway, a crucial trade corridor for the region. The waterway is essential for exporting agricultural products from Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, and Uruguay to the Atlantic.