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Montevideo, December 6th 2025 - 02:51 UTC

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  • Monday, October 20th 2025 - 21:45 UTC

    Argentina and US finalize currency swap deal

    The deal “will allow the BCRA to expand the set of monetary and exchange rate policy instruments available”

    The United States and Argentina formalized a US$20 billion currency swap agreement just days before Argentina's national legislative elections next Sunday.

  • Monday, October 20th 2025 - 10:50 UTC

    Trump confirms new tariffs for Colombia

    Petro “is a low-rated and very unpopular leader with a fresh mouth toward America,” Trump stressed

    US President Donald Trump confirmed on Sunday that the US was preparing to announce significant tariffs on Colombia, following the Republican leader's decision to suspend financial aid to the South American country due to its alleged inaction in the fight against drug trafficking

  • Saturday, October 18th 2025 - 10:17 UTC

    Trump against supplying more missiles to Ukraine

    “Let each declare victory, and let History decide!” Trump argued

    US President Donald Trump told his Ukrainian colleague, Volodymyr Zelensky, that he was reluctant to deliver Tomahawk long-range missiles to Kyiv. He made those remarks during a meeting at the White House. The Ukrainian government considers these supplies vital for attacking military and energy infrastructure deep within Russian territory.

  • Friday, October 17th 2025 - 21:40 UTC

    Two survivors captured after US military strike on alleged Venezuelan “narco-submarine”

    The attack marks the sixth US strike on Venezuelan vessels in recent weeks, amid growing regional tensions and accusations of extrajudicial killings.

    Two people have reportedly survived a US military attack on a vessel allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela and are being held aboard a Navy ship in the Caribbean, according to unnamed US officials cited by American media.

  • Friday, October 17th 2025 - 20:13 UTC

    US-Argentina relationship: Ambassadors make optimistic remarks

    “A big hug to my Argentine brothers and sisters: Together in freedom!” Lamelas wrote on social media

    Washington's Ambassador to Buenos Aires, Peter Lamelas, announced “big news” was on its way, probably regarding a strengthened economic alliance and a trade agreement. His statements were backed by similar comments from Argentina's mission chief in the United States, Alec Oxenford.

  • Friday, October 17th 2025 - 13:25 UTC

    US Southcom Chief to retire by year's end

    Holsey took over as Southcom Chief in Nov. 2024

    US Navy Admiral Alvin Holsey, who is in charge of the Southern Command (Southcom), will retire from active service in December 2025, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on Thursday. Holsey took command in November 2024, succeeding Army General Laura Richardson. Thus, his early departure is unusual, as these four-star postings typically last three to four years.

  • Thursday, October 16th 2025 - 09:33 UTC

    Bessent steps in to keep dollar from soaring in Argentina

    El cambio de tendencia en el mercado se produjo por la tarde, cuando Bessent anunció que volvería a vender dólares

    Argentina's financial markets bounced back on Wednesday following an intervention and new statements from US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent after initial fearful trading resulting from US President Donald Trump's conditional endorsement of the South American country.

  • Wednesday, October 15th 2025 - 23:03 UTC

    Trump authorizes CIA covert operations in Venezuela amid rising military tensions

    Sources quoted by The Times said the agency could act independently or in coordination with the Pentagon, which has prepared contingency plans for a potential ground incursion

    U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed Wednesday that he has authorized the CIA to carry out covert operations inside Venezuela, marking a new escalation in Washington’s campaign against Nicolás Maduro’s government. The move, first reported by The New York Times, comes as U.S. military pressure intensifies in the Caribbean, where American forces have attacked several vessels it accuses of trafficking drugs from the South American nation.

  • Wednesday, October 15th 2025 - 10:55 UTC

    Trump sends stern warning about future US economic aid to Argentina

    Milei and Trump had lunch with their teams, but no one-on-one talk

    US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his country's help to Argentina hinged on Javier Milei's La Libertad Avanza (LLA) winning the upcoming midterms, followed by reelection in 2027. Trump stressed that the upcoming elections were “very important” and “being watched by the world.”

  • Monday, October 13th 2025 - 20:22 UTC

    Gaza: World leaders gather at Sharm el-Sheik to sign ceasefire deal

    During a summit at the Egyptian city of Sharm el-Sheikh, co-chaired by Presidents Abdel Fatah El-Sisi and Donald Trump, bringing together leaders and dignitaries from over 30 nations and organizations, a ceasefire was signed on Monday to end the conflict in the Gaza Strip.