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Montevideo, October 28th 2025 - 05:17 UTC

Tag: Donald Trump

  • Monday, September 22nd 2025 - 10:58 UTC

    Maduro wrote Trump a letter, Caracas admits

    Maduro wants to discuss the “fake news” surrounding the mounting tension in the Caribbean

    Venezuela's Bolivarian regime admitted Sunday that President Nicolás Maduro sent a letter dated Sept. 6 to his US colleague Donald Trump to discuss current tensions in the Caribbean Sea and what the Chavista leader has referred to as “fake news” from the White House.

  • Saturday, September 20th 2025 - 10:38 UTC

    Trump makes H-1B visa not profitable to boost employment of US nationals

    “No more bringing in foreigners to take our jobs,” Lutnick warned

    US President Donald Trump has upped the H-1B visa fee for employers to US$100,000 annually, effective Sept 21. The measure is intended to boost hiring local workers. “So there is an incentive to hire Americans,” Trump argued.

  • 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 - 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.

  • Tuesday, September 16th 2025 - 08:52 UTC

    Exports of special Brazilian coffee to US plummet

    Trump's tariffs will also result in inflation for US consumers, Ucha explained

    Brazilian exports of specialty coffee to the United States have plummeted following the imposition of a 50% tariff by President Donald Trump. Last month, Brazil shipped just over 21,600 bags of specialty coffee to the US, representing a staggering 79.5% drop compared to the same month in 2024, according to data released by the Brazilian Coffee Exporters Council (Cecafé) on Monday.

  • Tuesday, September 16th 2025 - 08:50 UTC

    Three South American countries singled out by US for not fighting drug trafficking

    In the list released on Monday, Trump included Bolivia, Colombia, and Venezuela

    The US Government of President Donald Trump has signaled five countries - three of them in South America - for failing to comply with their international anti-drug obligations over the past 12 months. In addition to Venezuela, Colombia, and Bolivia, Washington added Burma and Afghanistan to the infamous list.

  • Monday, September 15th 2025 - 22:06 UTC

    Brazil still waiting for visas to attend UN General Assembly

    Lula's visa is secured, but other officials are still in limbo

    Brazilian officials are still waiting for US authorities to approve their visas to attend the upcoming 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, particularly after the Palestinian delegation was denied entry documents.

  • Monday, September 15th 2025 - 08:53 UTC

    Trump entices foreign investors to bring skilled labor to US

    “If we didn’t do this, all of that massive investment will never come in the first place,” Trump also pointed out

    US President Donald Trump has called on foreign companies investing in his country to bring on their skilled personnel to train American workers in the manufacturing of complex products.

  • Saturday, September 13th 2025 - 10:01 UTC

    Avelo Airlines buying 50 Embraer passenger jets

    The purchase is not reached by Trump's 50% tariffs

    US carrier Avelo Airlines has placed an order for 50 Brazilian-built Embraer E195 E2 jets for US$4.4 billion, it was announced this week. The purchase is not subject to President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on products from the South American country.