South America

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:22:00 GMT
Voting age lowered to 16 in UK
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced Thursday a significant “democracy shake-up” that includes lowering the voting age to 16 for all UK elections, likely starting with the next general election in 2029. This mo...

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:00:00 GMT
Lula vetoes increase in number of Congresspeople
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva vetoed a Congressional bill increasing the number of federal deputies from 513 to 531, which was published Thursday in the Diário Oficial da União (Official Gazette - DOU).

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:40:00 GMT
Falklands, Government finally presents delayed 25/26 Budget approved by outgoing Legislative Assembly
The Falkland Islands Government’s (FIG) Budget for 2025/26 has today, 16th July, been approved by the Legislative Assembly, setting a considered and strategic direction to safeguard the long-term financial health of the Islan...

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:35:00 GMT
Buenos Aires to hold AMIA bombing anniversary ceremony under tight security
As the 31st anniversary of the Argentine Israeli Mutual Association (AMIA) bombing looms over, Iran has strongly criticized President Javier Milei for his unwavering support of Israel. Iran's embassy in the UK issued a document...

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 10:10:00 GMT
Cabello foresees Machado leaving Venezuela shortly
Venezuela's Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello warned on Wednesday in his TV show that María Corina Machado, also known as La Sayo (or La Sayona), would be departing for the United States shortly, citing fears for her life, pa...

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:54:00 GMT
Venezuela and Colombia discuss joint border trade zone
Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil met with his Colombian counterpart, Rosa Yolanda Villavicencio, in Bogotá to reinforce bilateral relations between the two South American countries. A key topic was promoting a Binational ...

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:35:00 GMT
Bogotá Summit calls for actions against Israel
The First Emergency Ministerial Summit of the Hague Group, held in Bogotá, Colombia, on Tuesday and Wednesday, concluded with a strong diplomatic stance against what participating nations describe as the "genocide of the Pales...

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:25:00 GMT
Major overhaul announced for Buenos Aires underground Line B
The Chinese company CRRC Changchun Railway Vehicles Co. Ltd has been awarded a US$301.5 million contract by the Buenos Aires City government to completely renovate the fleet of Line B of the underground metro system. This line ...

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:17:00 GMT
NATO Chief warns of “consequences” for countries trading with Russia
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has issued a stern warning to India, China, and Brazil, stating they will face “consequences” if they continue significant trade with Russia, particularly in energy. This warning follows an...

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 19:55:00 GMT
Buenos Aires City transitioning to CNG or electric bus services
Beginning January 1, 2027, all new buses incorporated into the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires' (CABA) public transport system must be powered by compressed natural gas (CNG) or electricity. Vehicles running on these alternativ...

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