US designates Colombia as country 'failing to cooperate in drug war'
For the first time in almost three decades Colombia loses its certification as a US ally in the war on drugs.
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For first time in decades, U.S. says Colombia is falling short in drug war
For the first time in decades, the U.S. has decertified Colombia as a drug control partner — a symbolic blow to one of Washington's closest allies in Latin America.
Uruguay: Economy grows 2.1% in 2Q of 2025
Uruguay's economy grew by 2.1% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024, according to a report released on Monday by the Central Bank (BCU), which also noted a 0.4% growth from the previous quarter.
Milei outlines Budget Bill in broadcast message: "The worst is over"
In a recorded broadcast message, Argentine President Javier Milei outlined the 2026 Budget Bill sent to Congress, asserting that "the worst is over" for the country's economy.
Milei's presence in Paraguay triggers mixed reactions
Argentine President Javier Milei landed in Asunción early Tuesday to participate in the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) and to hold a bilateral meeting with Paraguayan colleague Santiago Peña.
Trump orders National Guard deployment to Memphis
US President Donald Trump signed on Monday a memorandum ordering the deployment of the National Guard to Memphis, Tennessee, to combat what he calls "rampant crime." The move establishes a "Memphis Special Security Force" to work with federal and state law enforcement agencies,
Exports of special Brazilian coffee to US plummet
Brazilian exports of specialty coffee to the United States have plummeted following the imposition of a 50% tariff by President Donald Trump. Last month, Brazil shipped just over 21,600 bags of specialty coffee to the US, representing a staggering 79.5% drop compared to the
Three South American countries singled out by US for not fighting drug trafficking
The US Government of President Donald Trump has signaled five countries - three of them in South America - for failing to comply with their international anti-drug obligations over the past 12 months. In addition to Venezuela, Colombia, and Bolivia, Washington added Burma and
Trump says the U.S. military targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela
President Trump said the U.S. military on Monday again targeted a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela, killing three aboard the vessel.
Brazil still waiting for visas to attend UN General Assembly
Brazilian officials are still waiting for US authorities to approve their visas to attend the upcoming 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, particularly after the Palestinian delegation was denied entry documents.
Ecuador toughens measures for Venezuelan migrants
The Ecuadorean Government of President Daniel Noboa decided on Monday to terminate a 15-year-old migration agreement whereby Venezuelan nationals were granted a simplified visa and residency process.
UK appoints new ambassador to Argentina in the Bicentenary year of diplomatic relations
The new British Ambassador to Argentina, David Cairns, presented his credentials on Thursday to Foreign Minister Gerardo Werthein at the Palacio San Martín. Both officials reviewed the state of bilateral relations and highlighted the upcoming visit to Buenos Aires by the UK’s
UK introduces landmark legislation to protect world’s ocean
The UK government, on 10 September, introduced a landmark bill to protect two-thirds of the world’s ocean, a key source of food and oxygen for people in the UK and all over the world. This marks a major step forward in global efforts to protect marine life and ecosystems beyond
UK and Brazil to show global leadership on fertilizers sustainability
The UK and Brazil have launched a partnership to tackle the environmental impact of fertilizers and boost the resilience of our food production. Priority areas for the partnership will look at protecting biodiversity and reducing greenhouse gas emissions, as well as developing
Fish, Trace, Ship – help shape UK Fish Export Service
The United Kingdom Marine Management Organization (MMO) is inviting fishers, merchants, and exporters to help shape changes to the Fish Export Service (FES) to keep seafood exports flowing to Europe from next January.
WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies enters into force; strong support for multilateralism
At a special General Council meeting on 15 September, WTO members celebrated the entry into force of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which commits members to curbing billions of dollars in annual spending on the most harmful subsidies that contribute to the depletion