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Tuesday, April 26th 2022 - 09:20 UTC
US General Laura Richardson makes Buenos Aires stop

General Laura Richardson, chief of the US Southern Command is to be welcomed Tuesday in Buenos Aires by Defense Minister Jorge Taiana to discuss bilateral issues regarding mutual cooperation.
Monday, April 25th 2022 - 20:45 UTC
Elon Musk reaches deal to buy over Twitter

Billionaire Elon Musk Monday agreed to buy over 100% of Twitter for US$44 billion, at a value of US$ 54.20, the company announced in a press release.
Saturday, April 23rd 2022 - 09:42 UTC
Disney shares plummet as Florida ends company's privileges

Florida's Republican Governor Ron DeSantis Friday signed into law the bill revoking Walt Disney Co.'s special self-governing status in the area around its Orlando theme parks, it was announced.
Friday, April 22nd 2022 - 18:23 UTC
Former Honduran President extradited to New York

Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez landed Thursday evening in New York in handcuffs and escorted by US law enforcement officers as he was being extradited to stand trial for drug trafficking.
Thursday, April 21st 2022 - 09:40 UTC
US gov't appeals judge's ruling ending mask mandates

The US Department of Justice (DOJ) Wednesday confirmed it finally filed an appeal against a Florida Federal Judge's ruling which has for the time being brought the mandatory wearing of facemasks on public transport to a halt.
Wednesday, April 20th 2022 - 09:30 UTC
US: Biden administration abides by Fla. Judge ruling ending mask mandates

The US Justice Department Tuesday said it would only appeal Monday's ruling by Florida Federal District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle ending President Joseph Biden's mask mandate in public transport units if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention believes the requirement is still necessary.
Tuesday, April 19th 2022 - 20:05 UTC
The Washington Post says Milei could be Argentina's next President

Days after Argentine Deputy Javier Milei announced he planned to run for President in 2023, The Washington Post published Monday a report saying he might even win the race.
Thursday, April 14th 2022 - 09:59 UTC
Blinken highlights Uruguay's role in international forums

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Uruguay had “a strong voice” at the United Nations (UN) and the Organization of American States (OAS), “a voice that we really value.”
Wednesday, April 13th 2022 - 04:31 UTC
NY Lt. Gov. resigns due to involvement in campaign finance scheme

Brian Benjamin Tuesday evening resigned his position of Lieutenant Governor of the State of New York, after he was indicted for allegedly attempting to trade a state grant for campaign contributions.
Tuesday, April 12th 2022 - 23:24 UTC
New York Subway shooting leaves many injured; assailant at large

At least 17 people were injured after an unidentified gunman opened fire in the New York subway Tuesday morning, in what appears to have been the doings of a “lone wolf,” according to local media reports. The perpetrator was not arrested in the next few hours following the incident.