South America

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:30:00 GMT
Argentina’s central bank extends dollar-buying streak, pushing reserves to a Milei-era high
Argentina’s central bank (BCRA) posted another net purchase in the foreign-exchange market on Thursday, buying US$52 million and logging a 19-session streak of net buying, according to figures reported by local media. Over th...

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 07:08:00 GMT
French legislation will replace concept of ‘conjugal duty’ with ‘sexual autonomy’
The French Senate is ready to discuss and approve legislation aimed at removing any legal basis for the idea that marriage creates an obligation to ‘conjugal duty’ and engage in sexual relations.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:35:00 GMT
Uruguay’s Orsi heads to China with large delegation to deepen trade and strategic ties
Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi has departed for China at the head of a roughly 150-strong delegation, framing the trip as a bid to “increase commercial and economic development” with Uruguay’s top trading partner. Befo...

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:16:00 GMT
Trump threatens tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba, tightening pressure on Mexico
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order that opens the door to imposing tariffs on imports from countries deemed to be supplying crude oil to Cuba, a move designed to raise the external cost of keeping Havana’s ...

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 05:11:00 GMT
US returns seized oil tanker to Venezuela amid broader energy policy shift
The United States government this week returned the seized oil tanker M/T Sophia to Venezuela, reflecting a broader shift in U.S. energy policy toward Caracas amid efforts to normalize commercial ties, U.S. officials said Wedne...

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 03:43:00 GMT
Brazil’s Lula to undergo cataract surgery on left eye after Panama trip
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will undergo cataract surgery on his left eye on Friday, the presidential palace said after preoperative tests were conducted on Thursday in Brasília. The 80-year-old leader retur...

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:05:00 GMT
UK and Chilean air forces share Operation ‘Austral Endurance’ in Antarctica
British Forces South Atlantic Islands, BFSAI, stationed at the Falkland Islands have completed Operation ‘Austral Endurance’, strengthening the UK’s ability to operate safely and responsibly in the Antarctic.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 10:01:00 GMT
UK Ambassador at inauguration of Honduras president Nasry Asfura
The British Ambassador to Honduras, Juliana Correa, attended the inauguration of President Nasry Asfura on 27 January at the National Congress. During the ceremony, Ambassador Correa delivered a letter from His Majesty King Cha...

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:46:00 GMT
UK leader Farage pledges amnesty for convicted Troubles’ veterans under Reform government
British military veterans convicted for their roles during the Troubles in Northern Ireland would be pardoned under a Reform UK government, Nigel Farage has said.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:18:00 GMT
South Georgia opens license application for 2026 toothfish fisheries
The Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, GSGSSI has announced the opening of the license application round for the 2026 South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands toothfish fisheries.

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