US forces kill two in strike on alleged drug boat in the Pacific
This is the eighth US strike on alleged drug trafficking vessels near Latin America, the first on the Pacific side.
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US Senate warned of Hezbollah expansion in Venezuela
A group of international terrorism experts delivered a stark warning to the US Senate on Tuesday, detailing the dramatic expansion of the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah in Latin America, with particular emphasis on its deepening ties with the Venezuelan state under President
Tony Blair in Montevideo: will meet President Orsi this Wednesday
Uruguayan president Yamandu Orsi will receive this Wednesday midday at the Executive Tower, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, according to the presidential office release. The former prime minister currently holds the chair of the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
Argentina: Dollar soars despite Central Bank and US Treasury interventions
The Argentine financial market saw significant intervention by both the Argentine Central Bank (BCRA) and the US Treasury on Tuesday to prevent the wholesale dollar from piercing the ceiling of its official exchange band of AR$1,491. The BCRA sold US$45.5 million in reserves to
Ultra-luxurious ship kicks off Uruguay's cruise season
Uruguay officially launched its cruise season with the arrival of one of the world's most luxurious vessels, the Scenic Eclipse, at the Port of Montevideo. The "six-star" ship, known for her luxury suites for a total of 228 passengers, seven à la carte restaurants, and
UK at UN Security Council sponsors recognition of Kosovo’s independence
Jennifer MacNaughtan, UK Minister Counsellor, at the Security Council meeting on Kosovo called on other Member States who have not yet done so to join the majority and recognize Kosovo’s independence: Ms MacNaughtan said she would make three points.
UK Defense Ministry: “Shoot down unidentified drones!”
The United Kingdom is drafting new powers to allow troops to shoot down unidentified drones threatening its military bases, Defense Minister John Healey said this week.
Falklands’ elections in December, “Why should you vote”
The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly is pleased to share the second video produced by the Falkland Islands Film Company ahead of the 2025 Falklands General Election, 11 December, with support from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Secretariat's Small Branches
UK celebrates 220th anniversary of British victory at the Battle of Trafalgar
Trafalgar Day is an annual celebration of British victory over the French and Spanish fleets by the Royal Navy in the 19th Century. On 21 October 1805, Royal Navy Commander Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson's fleet defeated the Franco-Spanish fleet that was attempting to invade the
Colombia: Uribe acquitted by Bogotá court citing procedural glitches
The Superior Court of Bogotá acquitted former Colombian President Álvaro Uribe (2002-2010) on Tuesday, revoking his 12-year house arrest for bribery and procedural fraud.
Nin Nova takes office as Uruguay's Ambassador to Brazil
Former Uruguayan Vice President and Foreign Minister Rodolfo Nin Novoa officially presented his credentials as Montevideo's new Ambassador to Brazil, the Itamaraty Palace announced on Tuesday.
Lula leaving on Asian tour - meeting with Trump possible
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva was headed for Indonesia and Malaysia to participate in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and the East Asia Summit (EAS).
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy turns himself in at Paris prison
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy turned himself in at the La Santé prison in Paris on Tuesday to begin serving a five-year sentence for illegally financing his 2007 presidential campaign with money from the regime of late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi.
Colombian court overturns former president's conviction
Alvaro Uribe was the country's first president to be criminally convicted, and faced 12 years' house arrest.
