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Montevideo, October 20th 2025 - 15:55 UTC

Tag: Israel

  • Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:40 UTC

    Paraguayan gov't backs Israel and US but draws domestic criticism

    The gesture was perceived by many as unnecessary, inopportune, and out of context

    Unlike all of its neighbors except Argentina, Paraguay reaffirmed its support for Israel and its right to self-defense in a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

  • Saturday, June 21st 2025 - 10:41 UTC

    Brazil anticipating evacuation from Israel

    The Brazilian Air Force said it was ready and waiting for the green light

    Brazil's diplomatic mission in Israel is beginning to record nationals of the South American country who might sign up for an evacuation flight once Tel Aviv authorizes such an operation amid the escalating war with Iran, it was reported Friday. The Brazilian Air Force has been reported to be ready and expecting the green light.

  • Wednesday, June 18th 2025 - 10:33 UTC

    Latin American countries evacuate diplomatic missions in Tehran

    Some 40 Argentines chose to stay in Iran despite advise from the South American country's diplomatic mission's advise against it

    Most Latin American countries have evacuated their diplomatic missions in Tehran as the conflict between Israel and Iran escalates to unprecedented levels, with some Western analysts even fearing possible use of nuclear weaponry.

  • Tuesday, June 17th 2025 - 09:14 UTC

    Trump cuts G7 Summit short due to Middle East war

    There's “big stuff” going on, Trump explained

    US President Donald Trump abruptly left the G7 summit in Kananaskis (Alberta), Canada, to return to Washington, DC, to address the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. “I have to be back early for obvious reasons. They understand. This is big stuff,” Trump explained after dinner.

  • Tuesday, June 17th 2025 - 08:53 UTC

    Israel's Ambassador to Uruguay discusses Iran with Montevideo press

    Hershkovitz insisted Iran was already operating in Latin America

    Israeli Ambassador to Montevideo Michal Hershkovitz discussed her country's conflict with Iran and insisted that the ongoing military operation sought to counter Tehran's nuclear and ballistic missile programs, which she claims threaten Israel's existence.

  • Monday, June 16th 2025 - 10:47 UTC

    Brazilians march in support of Palestinian victims

    There were other marches in most of Brazil's big cities

    Thousands of Brazilians marched Sunday through the streets of São Paulo in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, protesting against Israel's military actions, as part of the “Global March to Gaza,” supported by social movements, unions, and left-wing politicians. They called for a ceasefire and urged the Brazilian government to sever trade ties with Israel.

  • Saturday, June 14th 2025 - 10:20 UTC

    Iran hits Tel Aviv with ballistic missiles

    “We will not allow them to escape safely from this great crime they committed,” Khamenei said

    Following Israel's bombing in the wee hours of Friday which damaged strategic military facilities and equipment in addition to killing top rank officers and over 70 people in total, Iran retaliated early Saturday with a barrage of ballistic missiles hitting Tel Aviv, leading to at least two casualties and dozens of people injured.

  • Saturday, June 14th 2025 - 03:53 UTC

    Brazil might sever military ties with Israel

    Amorim said proper measures needed to be taken

    The Brazilian Government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is evaluating the possibility of cutting military ties with Israel in response to Tel Aviv’s actions in the Gaza Strip, which have been described in Brasilia as genocide against the Palestinian people, Special Advisor Celso Amorim told Agência Brasil.

  • Friday, June 13th 2025 - 10:50 UTC

    Milei leaves Israel before airspace closure and reaches Spain

    Milei was to depart for Buenos Aires Saturday after a series of engagements in Madrid, having left Israel only hours before its airspace was closed

    Argentine President Javier Milei landed safely in Spain Thursday after leaving Israel before the full-scale attack against Iran's military and nuclear targets, which resulted, among other measures, in the closure of Tel Aviv's airspace.

  • Friday, June 13th 2025 - 10:34 UTC

    Israel hits Iranian targets massively – retaliation expected

    Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz declared a state of emergency nationwide

    Israel launched preemptive airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities -including the Natanz uranium enrichment facility, ballistic missile sites, and military commanders to keep the enemy from further developing nuclear weapons.