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Montevideo, October 21st 2025 - 21:36 UTC

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  • Friday, July 11th 2025 - 10:12 UTC

    Nobel laureate claims Trump's tariffs on Brazil politically motivated

    In Krugman's opinion, the measures unveiled by Trump are also arguments for opening impeachment proceedings against him

    American Economist Paul Krugman, a New Keynesian expert who once received the Nobel Prize, has been heavily critical of President Donald Trump, saying that the Republican leader was “evil and megalomaniacal” after the 50% tariffs imposed on all Brazilian products and insisted the measure reverberated in his own country.

  • Thursday, July 10th 2025 - 10:59 UTC

    Trump slaps 50% tariffs on all Brazilian products

    These tariffs can be modified, up or down, depending on the relationship with your country, Trump told Brasília

    US President Donald Trump on Wednesday sent a letter to his Brazilian colleague Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva announcing a 50% tariff on all products from the South American country and criticizing the judiciary's procedures against former President Jair Bolsonaro. The tariffs will take effect on August 1, Trump noted.

  • Thursday, July 10th 2025 - 10:47 UTC

    Lula publishes strong reply to Trump's statements

    Any unilateral tariff increases will be addressed in accordance with Brazil's Economic Reciprocity Law, Lula replied

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva did not remain silent after Wednesday's letter from his US colleague Donald Trump and published an open reply on X, both in Portuguese and in English:

  • Tuesday, July 8th 2025 - 22:22 UTC

    Trump announces 50% tariff on copper - concern mounts in Chile

    The 50% tariff on copper is consistent with previous tariffs imposed on steel and aluminum

    US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a 50% tariff on copper imports and stated he was considering a 200% tariff on pharmaceutical products if manufacturers do not move their operations to the United States. These announcements were made during a cabinet meeting, though no official executive order has yet been published on the White House website.

  • Tuesday, July 8th 2025 - 08:16 UTC

    Netanyahu and Trump have dinner at White House

    The two leaders spoke about the situation in Iran, including a possible nuclear deal (Pic REUTERS)

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met Monday with US President Donald Trump at the White House, expressing optimism for peace in Gaza and a nuclear deal with Iran. It was Netanyahu's third visit since the Republican leader returned to power on Jan. 20.

  • Monday, July 7th 2025 - 08:59 UTC

    At least 81 killed in US State of Texas due to heavy rains

    Forecasters are warning of more rain expected in central Texas

    Devastating flash floods in central Texas, particularly in Kerr County, have resulted in at least 81 deaths and more than 41 people still missing as of Sunday. The Guadalupe River surged dramatically, rising to the height of a two-story building in a short period, catching many off guard. Travis County, which includes the State's capital, Austin, has confirmed at least six deaths.

  • Thursday, July 3rd 2025 - 09:20 UTC

    Trump takes pride in “Alligator Alcatraz” facility for migrants

    The detention center for undocumented migrants in Florida, “has many police officers in the form of alligators,” said Trump

    US President Donald Trump announced this week that a new migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades, nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” could become the new standard for immigration facilities. The center, located in an isolated, alligator-filled swamp, is designed to deter escapes, with Trump jokingly referring to the reptiles as “bodyguards” and “police” that need no wages.

  • Tuesday, July 1st 2025 - 10:55 UTC

    US judge rules against Argentina in YPF restatization case

    The Argentine State retook control of YPF during CFK's second presidency when Kicillof was economy minister

    Judge Loretta Preska of the Southern District Court of New York ordered Argentina to transfer 51% of YPF shares to an escrow account to settle a US$16.1 billion judgment in favor of Burford Capital and Eton Capital, stemming from the 2012 expropriation of the oil company. The ruling, which Argentina may appeal, surprised the government, as even the US Department of Justice opposed it. The decision led to a sharp decline in YPF shares (1.4% on Wall Street, 3% locally) and a 2% drop in the Merval index.

  • Friday, June 27th 2025 - 10:54 UTC

    Lula lambasts Trump for prolific social media posting

    We have to put our individual interests aside, Lula insisted (Pic REUTERS)

    Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva criticized his US colleague Donald Trump for spending too much time on social media, averaging 17 posts daily since Jan. 20, 2025. The Brazilian leader urged Trump to focus on governing, promoting free trade, multilateralism, and peace, rather than seeking headlines.

  • Thursday, June 26th 2025 - 10:34 UTC

    “Most wanted” Ecuadorean gangster alias Fito captured

    Fito will be extradited to the United States, Noboa said

    Ecuadorean authorities confirmed Wednesday that José Adolfo Macías Villamar, alias “Fito,” leader of the “Los Choneros” drug trafficking gang, who escaped from a Guayaquil prison in January 2024, has been recaptured.