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Montevideo, November 12th 2025 - 23:16 UTC

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  • 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.

  • Wednesday, June 25th 2025 - 10:45 UTC

    Ceasefire agreed upon between Iran and Israel

    Both countries reported post-ceasefire hostilities and remain alert

    Iran and Israel agreed Tuesday to a US-brokered ceasefire, following nearly two weeks of escalating tit-for-tat strikes.

  • Tuesday, June 24th 2025 - 10:30 UTC

    No ceasefire between Iran and Israel despite Trump's announcement

    In principle, Tel Aviv agreed with Trump, but Iran kept firing missiles, killing at least four people

    Even after US President Donald Trump announced Monday that Israel and Iran had fully agreed to implement the ceasefire, Tehran fired a barrage of missiles, killing at least four people, and insisted there was no arrangement whatsoever. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi added that his country would halt its response if Israel ceased aggression by 4 am Tehran time.

  • Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 21:17 UTC

    Iran targets US base in Qatar in retaliatory strike

    At least three missiles hit their target, Iranian authorities claimed

    Iran launched a missile attack Monday targeting the United States' Al Udeid air base in Qatar, in retaliation for strikes on its nuclear facilities during the weekend. The operation was named “Good News of Victory.”

  • Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:51 UTC

    “We are on the right side of history”: Milei defends bombings in Iran

    Milei endorsed Petri's statements

    The Argentine Government of President Javier Milei has publicly supported the recent US and Israeli strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities.

  • 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.

  • Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:21 UTC

    Uruguay condemns Saturday's US strikes on Iranian soil

    Montevideo also warned of the increased risk of radiological leakage affecting the population

    Uruguay's government of President Yamandú Orsi expressed deep concern over the recent US airstrikes on nuclear facilities in Iran, citing a dangerous escalation of violence in the Middle East. Montevideo's Foreign Ministry condemned actions threatening international peace and security, noting that the use of force is regulated by international law and the UN Charter, while highlighting the risk of radiological leakage. Hence, all parties were urged to cease hostilities, protect civilians, and resume dialogue for a peaceful resolution.

  • Monday, June 23rd 2025 - 10:11 UTC

    Brazil against attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities

    Brazil underscores the urgent need for a diplomatic solution that interrupts this cycle of violence, Itamaraty said in a statement

    The Brazilian Government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva strongly condemned the recent military attacks by Israel and the United States on Iranian nuclear facilities, labeling them as violations of the Asian country's sovereignty and international law.

  • Sunday, June 22nd 2025 - 07:26 UTC

    US obliterates Iran's nuclear capabilities, Trump says after attack

    If peace does not come quickly, we can take out Iran's other targets in a matter of minutes, Trump insisted

    US President Donald Trump announced Saturday that warplanes from his country, including B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, conducted “massive precision strikes” that “obliterated” three Iranian nuclear facilities—Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. The operation, carried out at about 2.30 am Iranian time on Sunday, involved bunker-buster bombs to penetrate the heavily fortified Fordow site, located 300 feet underground.

  • Saturday, June 21st 2025 - 10:44 UTC

    US Embassy in Paraguay resumes visa appointments

    A US visa is a privilege for those granted one, the Embassy recalled

    The United States' Embassy in Asunción announced Friday the resumption of appointments with applicants seeking a visa. The diplomatic mission also requested that those interested switch their social media account configurations to “public” for deeper vetting.