South America
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:52:00 GMTUS launches strikes against Iran in retaliation for the downing of an Apache helicopter
The United States launched a series of strikes against Iran on Tuesday in retaliation for the downing of a US Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz, Central Command (Centcom) said. The action marks a sharp escalation that...
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:51:00 GMTArgentina: A year after Kirchner's final conviction, a possible pardon splits Peronism before 2027
A year has passed since Argentina's Supreme Court made final the corruption conviction against former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner —six years in prison and a lifetime political ban— and the possibility of pardo...
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:58:00 GMTEU mission praises transparency in Peru's runoff but criticizes the slow count
The European Union (EU) election observation mission in Peru highlighted the order and transparency of Sunday's presidential runoff, though it criticized the slowness in proclaiming the results and warned of episodes of racism ...
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:45:00 GMTUruguay sheep produce exports from July25 to May26 reached US$ 281 million
Uruguay sheep produce exports grew 28% between July 2025 and May 2026, totaling US$ 281 million, boosted by wool, 72% of income while lamb and mutton the remaining 27%.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 21:36:00 GMTFIG appoints Steve Dent as new Director of Development & Commercial Services
The Falkland Islands Government has announced the appointment of Steve Dent as the next Director of Development & Commercial Services. Steve joined FIG in 2023, and for the last three years has been Deputy Director of DCS, with...
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:55:00 GMTFalklands celebrated Environment and Oceans awareness last Sunday
The Falkland Islands Environment Department, together with Agriculture, Fisheries, and the Maritime Authority joined SAERI and other related organizations in celebrating World Environment Day and World Ocean Day during the last...
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:23:00 GMTSantiago seeks to build a cultural avenue like those in Buenos Aires or Madrid
More than fifty institutions and cultural centers located around Santiago's main avenue agreed on Tuesday to expand their cooperation and coordinate their programming to turn that historic thoroughfare into a cultural hub, simi...
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:38:00 GMTFalklands, good news for FIGAS, next NB Islander scheduled to be “delivered in coming weeks”
Falkland Islands Government Air Service, FIGAS, Britten-Norman has confirmed that the first new Islander to be produced through its fully reshored UK production line has reached 75% completion at the company’s Bembridge faci...
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:20:00 GMTIAATO's new Geofenced Whale Area around South Orkney Islands
On World Oceans Day the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators, IAATO reaffirmed its commitment to protecting the Southern Ocean by announcing the establishment of a new voluntary “Geofenced Whale Area” aro...
Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:51:00 GMTSánchez overtakes Fujimori in Peru count with 95% tallied; overseas vote still to come
Leftist Roberto Sánchez moved ahead in the count of Peru's presidential runoff, in an election being decided vote by vote. With about 95% of the tally sheets processed by the National Office of Electoral Processes (ONPE), Sán...