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Montevideo, July 17th 2025 - 11:46 UTC

Tourism

  • Friday, May 30th 2025 - 19:49 UTC

    El Al to fly between Tel Aviv and Buenos Aires

    Milei and Netanyahu will sign the agreement on June 11

    Argentina's Ambassador to Israel, Axel Wahnish, confirmed Friday in a broadcast interview that the flag carrier El Al will start a direct service between Tel Aviv and Buenos Aires to be agreed upon during President Javier Milei's next meeting with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on June 11 when the South American leader travels to receive during a special ceremony at the Knesset (Israeli Parliament) the Genesis Award, an accolade deemed tantamount to “the Jewish Nobel.”

  • Wednesday, May 28th 2025 - 20:41 UTC

    Azul files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection

    The move follows months of negotiations with creditors and investors

    Brazil's Azul Airlines, the country’s third-largest carrier, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in a New York court on Tuesday to restructure R$ 31.35 billion (US$ 5.56 billion) in debt. The filing follows a 50.3% debt increase in Q1 2025, driven by currency volatility, high US interest rates, and supply-chain issues, including Pratt & Whitney engine recalls resulting in grounded aircraft. Additionally, partnerships with ACMI providers like EuroAtlantic faced legal challenges from Brazilian labor unions over foreign crew usage.

  • Tuesday, May 27th 2025 - 10:18 UTC

    Bomb threat at Santiago airport was a hoax

    Bomb threat at Santiago airport was a hoax

    A Sky Airlines flight from Santiago de Chile to Calama was evacuated Monday due to a bomb threat made by a passenger during the boarding process. Emergency protocols were activated by Chile's General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC), leading to the disembarkation of all passengers and crew. The Carabineros' Special Operations Group (GOPE) is investigating the incident. A passenger allegedly noticed a suspicious bag inside the aircraft, prompting the security response. One person has been detained as part of the ongoing investigation.

  • Thursday, May 15th 2025 - 20:32 UTC

    China lifts visa requirements for nationals of various South American countries

    The measure will be implemented starting June 1 for one year on a trial basis

    China will implement a visa-free policy for citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, on a trial basis, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian confirmed Thursday.

  • Monday, May 12th 2025 - 10:56 UTC

    Falklands and Antarctica in the World Longest 301-Day Cruise scheduled 2027

    Prices for Oceanview Villas start at just US$ 38,799, or under US$ 129 per day per person (double occupancy).

    The longest 301-day world voyage across five continents and over 100 countries will be launched in November 2027 points out the Residential cruise line Villa Vie Residences.

  • Saturday, May 3rd 2025 - 08:39 UTC

    Tourism tsunami in Antarctica, 125,000 visitors per season and growing

    “The main problem with tourism in Antarctica is that it is growing rapidly, and there is no strict regulation,” Claire Christian, director of the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition (ASOC)

    The massive inflow of tourism in Antarctica during the austral summer, almost 125,000 visitors per season, more than double the number five years ago, is becoming a growing concern for many NGOs and conservation organizations.

  • Friday, May 2nd 2025 - 19:07 UTC

    No injuries or damages reported as strong quake hits Strait of Magellan region

    Some 1,100 people were evacuated in Puerto Williams

    A 7.4-magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale struck the Drake Passage Friday, triggering a tsunami warning for Chile's Magallanes region and Antarctic Territory. Chile and neighboring Argentina carried out preventive evacuations, relocating thousands from coastal areas. Shortly after, a stronger 7.5-magnitude quake hit Puerto Williams, followed by a 6.1 aftershock in the Strait of Magellan. Chilean authorities later downgraded the tsunami alert but suspended maritime activities. No injuries or damages were reported, and both countries continue to monitor the situation, urging residents to remain in safe zones.

  • Friday, May 2nd 2025 - 10:20 UTC

    Argentine airline Flybondi closer to accessing Bolivian skies

    Flybondi has completed all the required phases for operational approval, the DGAC confirmed

    Bolivia's General Directorate of Civil Aeronautics (DGAC) has authorized three new airlines to operate in the country: Argentina's budget carrier Flybondi for international routes, and local companies Andina Airlines and Go Airline for domestic flights. Flybondi has completed all required phases and is awaiting itinerary approval based on fleet availability. Andina Airlines is still in the certification process, while Go Airlines is in an earlier stage. Additionally, Arajet from the Dominican Republic is nearing authorization, only lacking the final demonstration phase.

  • Monday, April 28th 2025 - 10:32 UTC

    Bolivia and Chile boost diplomatic ties

    BoA will fly between Santa Cruz and Santiago twice a week with a stopover in Iquique

    Bolivia and Chile agreed during a ceremony Saturday at Viru Viru airport in Santa Cruz on mutual exemption of visas and residence permits for holders of diplomatic and official passports. The event took place as the first Boliviana de Aviación to Santiago -with a stopover in Iquique- was to depart.

  • Monday, April 28th 2025 - 09:52 UTC

    Aerolineas Argentinas to shut down all but 2 ticket offices

    These cost cuts come as the Libertarian government is expected to resurface privatizing the airline

    Argentine President Javier Milei's “chainsaw” policies reached flag carrier Aerolíneas Argentinas, which will be shutting down 19 of its 21 ticket offices nationwide. Only the Mendoza and Córdoba branches will remain operational, pushing customers to online booking and purchasing.