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Friday, May 31st 2024 - 13:26 UTC
US Election enters uncharted territory after verdict against Trump

The U.S. presidential campaign has plunged into uncharted territory following a historic verdict against former President Donald Trump. Found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying accounting documents to conceal a payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, Trump immediately shifted into campaign mode, declaring, “I'm a political prisoner!”
Thursday, May 30th 2024 - 14:00 UTC
Milei highlights the benefits of capitalism at Stanford University

During his appearance at the Hoover Institution on Stanford University's campus, Argentine President Javier Milei praised Economy Minister Luis 'Toto' Caputo's adjustment measures and addressed other issues regarding capitalism and monopoly regulations.
Tuesday, May 28th 2024 - 09:58 UTC
Gringo-Gaucho drills this week with USS George Washington

The US Navy's George Washington nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is due this week in the South Atlantic for the “Gringo-Gaucho II” joint maneuvers with Argentina approximately 60 miles off Mar del Plata amid President Javier Milei's rapprochement with Washington. Escorted by the USS Porter and the logistic ship USNS John Lenthall, the carrier cannot dock at any relatively small Argentine port given her size.
Monday, May 27th 2024 - 08:12 UTC
Milei leaving for US once again for meetings with hich-tech execs

Argentine President Javier Milei is leaving On Monday on his fourth trip to the United States since taking office on Dec. 10, 2023. Before returning to Buenos Aires, Milei is scheduled to attend Nayib Bukele's new inauguration on June 1 in El Salvador.
Saturday, May 25th 2024 - 10:45 UTC
Brazil and US agree to boost trade and investments to celebrate 200 years of diplomatic relations

Brazil and the United States will mark 200 years of diplomatic relations on Sunday, May 26. On this date in 1824 United States recognized Brazil’s independence, signaling the beginning of extensive political, economic, and cultural ties.
Friday, May 24th 2024 - 10:15 UTC
Mild avian flu cases among humans in Michigan and Texas

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CDC, are reporting a second human case of avian flu has been found as the outbreak spreads among birds and cattle in the country.
Wednesday, May 22nd 2024 - 10:15 UTC
USS George Washington arrives in Rio de Janeiro

The nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) arrived this week in Rio de Janeiro as a part of her Southern Seas 2024 campaign.
Tuesday, May 21st 2024 - 10:02 UTC
Biden says ICC move to prosecute Netanyahu is “outrageous”

US President Joseph Biden Monday criticized International Criminal Court Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan's decision to request arrest warrants against Israeli and Hamas leaders alike on the grounds that comparing one with the other was “outrageous.” In Biden's view, the move suggests that Israel and Hamas share equal blame for the war in Gaza.
Monday, May 20th 2024 - 10:30 UTC
Uruguay purchases scientific hydrographic research vessel from the US

Uruguay has purchased a private scientific hydrographic vessel, from a United States company, Global Seas LLC, and has paid US$ 3,5 million, according to official information from the government.
Thursday, May 16th 2024 - 22:25 UTC
Peña highlights Paraguay's progress and Argentina's lack thereof

Paraguayan President Santiago Peña highlighted his country's “remarkable growth” and “flourishing democracy” in contrast with Argentina's mercurial performance. He made those remarks late Wednesday upon receiving the “CHLI Founders Award for International Leadership” during the Annual Gala and Leadership Awards in Washington DC.