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MercoPress is an independent news agency which focuses on delivering news related to Mercosur-member countries, covering an area of influence which includes the South Atlantic and insular territories. Based in Montevideo, Uruguay, it leverages the citie’s double advantage of housing the administrative headquarters for Mercosur as well as being a historic port of access to the South Atlantic and th
e vast marine and mineral resources of an area locked by Africa, America and Antarctica. With this purpose in mind, MercoPress offers an update of the main events which model the integration process, its influence on the main players of the region as well as the relations with other economic-political spaces. Particular attention is given to developments in the South Atlantic.
According to a study by the Climate Observatory network, Brazil needs to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 92% by 2035 if South America's largest country is to make a fair contribution to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (ºC), Agencia Brasil reported. This target is based on 2005 emissi...
A scheduled Aerolíneas Argentinas flight from Ushuaia to Buenos Aires had to return to the airport of origin amid a bomb threat. The case got additional notoriety because entertainers Carmen Barbieri and Marcelo Polino were onboard as passengers.
Uruguay's Health Undersecretary José Luis Satdjian insisted this weekend that the country must remain alert for a possible monkeypox outbreak: We cannot lower our guard, the official stressed while pointing out that local authorities have stayed in contact with the World Health Organization (WH...
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva picked Central Bank Monetary Policy Director Gabriel Galípolo to replace Roberto Campos Neto as CEO. The outgoing chief executive had been appointed by Lula's predecessor Jair Bolsonaro and it was no secret that he would not remain in office at the end...
Uruguayan authorities reviewed the country's potential in Antarctica this week during a seminar on the matter held at Torre Ejecutiva in Montevideo to promote awareness, exchange data, share good practices, and support the study of the world's southernmost region, the presidential website reported.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro Friday blamed fascist imperialism for the large-scale blackout that hit a large part of Caracas and its surrounding areas. The investigations are advanced, they will be deepened, insisted the head of state in a public message in which he stood behind the theo...
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus Friday estimated that with proper government leadership, the mpox outbreak can be over in six months.
Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa Friday extended for another 30 days the state of emergency in six provinces and one canton given the serious internal commotion due to criminal violence. Noboa's decree provided for the extension of the measure in force since July 2 in Los Rios, Guayas, Santa Ele...
Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre De Moraes Friday ordered the suspension of South African tycoon Elon Musk's social media platform X after the company refused to comply with his order to appoint a legal representative. The US Embassy in Brasilia said it was closely monitoring....
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre De Moraes Thursday froze internet supplier Starlink's accounts to guarantee the payments of the fines he imposed on the social media platform X, Agencia Brasil reported. Both X and Starlink are owned by South African-born tycoon Elon Musk, who h...
On Thursday, Argentina's Economy Ministry announced that it would suppress bureaucratic hindrances to importing key industry inputs such as steel, aluminum, and construction materials to encourage competition and lower costs. The measure also comes with a reduction in PAIS tax on purchases abroa...
Representatives of technology giant Google and the Uruguayan Government, including President Luis Lacalle Pou, took part Thursday in the ceremony marking the laying of the foundation stone for the company's future data center in Pando, in the department (province) of Canelones, within Montevideo's M...
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre De Moraes Wednesday gave tycoon Elon Musk 24 hours to appoint a legal representative for the social media platform X in the South American country or face suspension, Agencia Brasil reported. Ironically, the summons was posted through the STF's....
Congresswoman announced Tuesday that she was resigning from 's bloc to form her one-seat force in the . After being involved in a series of incidents regarding the visit of a group of lawmakers to incarcerated human rights violators during the 1976-1983 dictatorship, Arrieta claimed that “I cannot be part of a party where I am not respected.”
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Last weekend's arrest in of founder and CEO had repercussions in . The move was first regarded as an attack on freedom of speech despite the magistrates issuing the arrest warrant claiming that was suspected of being involved in a series of illegal activities such as drug trafficking, money laundering, and child po*******hy distribution.
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Chile's Air Force (FACh) deployed two F-5 fighter jets from the air base in after unidentified traffic was detected Tuesday at around 7 pm local time in the vicinity. Some Chilean outlets said the alleged intruder stemmed from but never admitted (nor denied) the possibility.
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With two confirmed deaths caused by oropouche, health authorities in , and are concerned about the recent outbreak of the malady in the region. Other countries do not even keep track of the number of patients who might have contracted the disease and are therefore doing little to nothing to prevent it from spreading, not even after the 's (PAHO) alert last month.
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The Foreign Ministers of , , and , , held a telephone conversation during which their countries' willingness to expand bilateral cooperation. “We had a conversation with the , Abbas Araghchi, in which we reaffirmed the solid friendship between our countries and ratified the cooperation agreements in force with a view to exploring new areas,” Gil said on social media.
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Libertarian Congresswoman , who gained notoriety for claiming she did not know who the people she visited with a group of fellow lawmakers at the penitentiary because she had been born in 1993, keeps undermining whichever unity President 's Parliamentarians might have left by denouncing House Speaker for allegedly labeling the female deputies of his bloc as ”whores.
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Four Latin American countries were quick to voice their disagreement with Venezuela's Supreme Court ratifying Nicolás Maduro's alleged win at the elections despite fraud denunciations by the opposition backed by a large part of the international community.
Four Latin American countries were quick Thursday to voice their disagreement with Venezuela's Supreme Court (TSJ) ratifying incumbent President Nicolás Maduro's alleged win at the July 28 elections despite fraud denunciations by the opposition backed by the Organization of American States (OAS) an...
A penguin which became famous for being in a same-sex male relationship, has died at the age of 11, the has announced. “Staff at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium are heartbroken to share the news that Sphen, one-half of the world's most famous and loved gentoo penguin couples, has sadly passed away,” the aquarium said in a statement.
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A satellite to support military operations successfully launched into space. , the satellite is ’s first satellite which can capture daytime images and videos of the Earth’s surface. The satellite will strengthen the UK’s (ISR) capabilities.
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Brazil's announced Wednesday that transit passengers will not be allowed to remain indefinitely at airports if they do not have an entry permit into 's largest country. The measure will only apply to people arriving in from countries that require a visa and do not have Brazil as their final destination. The (PF) argues that refugee claims are being used by criminal organizations as a pretext.
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The terminal in the port of has been granted a carbon-neutral certification, making it the first in the country to achieve such a feat, thus confirming the company's global sustainability strategy. The new status means offsetting the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions generated by an activity so that the balance is zero.
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Paraguayan Congressman , of the ruling , was killed in the wee hours of Monday during a fudgy police raid at his home in the city of (PJC). The operation had been ordered by a judge as part of a money laundering investigation. The country's declared three days of mourning and urged a thorough investigation into the incident. The Paraguayan flag was hoisted at half mast at the Legislative Palace.
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Cattle slaughtering within the (Mercosur) in the first seven months of this year reached nearly 27 million head, which represented a 2.05 million increase from the same period of 2023 as well as an all-time high. Annual growth was estimated at 8.2% given a 20% expansion in and 6% increases in and each, despite a 9% yoy drop in . Meat production reached 6.82 million tons, with an annual growth of 374 thousand tons, or a 5.8% increase.
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July of 2024 saw the record a total of 90.3 hours of sunshine against an average of 70.1 hours, reported citing data. The broadcaster also mentioned that lying snow was present for 18 days, partially due to the heavy snowfall at the end of June, despite temperatures being around average.
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Prince Harry's wife spoke in this weekend during an event of Afro-descendant women in alongside Colombian Vice President . Although she completed her speech in English, he said a few words in the language she had learned while working at the US Embassy in Buenos Aires.
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Consumption in has dropped below the pandemic and 2001 levels as the country's economy continues its erratic behavior under Libertarian President , whose administration depicts a different scenario. A survey conducted by the pollsters Scentia showed the loss of purchasing power and the recession on mass consumption.
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The success of Day, 14th August was confirmed by all the messages received, from down to individual and organization supporters of the Islands right to self determination and to integrate as a nation with its own people, geography and common sense of belonging to a shared culture and heritage
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President Javier Milei, along with Vice President Victoria Villarruel, led a solemn tribute to the fallen of the Falklands/Malvinas War on the 42nd anniversary of the conflict. https://sge.st/IbeC_og
The Autonomous City of #BuenosAires (#CABA) and parts of the metropolitan areas around it which together make up the so-called #AMBA were hit by heavy rains on Tuesday morning. One person was found dead in the #Lanús area. Starting at around 6 am, fallen trees, flooded streets, and significant traffic jams were reported throughout the Argentine capital and pictures went viral over social networks. With temperatures above 20ºC, rainfalls led to almost 100 millimeters of water in almost no time. 👉 https://sge.st/jGXfOCW
#UK Foreign Secretary Lord #DavidCameron has arrived in the #FalklandIslands for a two-day visit, emphasizing the UK's commitment to upholding the Islanders' right to self-determination. Governor #AlisonBlake CMG welcomed the news, expressing her delight at Lord Cameron's visit to the Islands. During his visit, Lord #Cameron will engage with representatives of the Islands Government and members of the local community. A key highlight of his itinerary includes participating in an act of remembrance, scheduled for this evening, as the Falkland Islands Government (#FIG) expressed days ago the visit of a “VVIP to pay respects to those who fell in 1982.” 👉 https://sge.st/-4C1-HQ
A Spanish pilot lost his life when the firefighting plane he was operating crashed in the central #Maule region, as reported by the National Forestry Corporation (#Conaf) of #Chile. He was reported to be Chief Pilot in #Spain and had a lot of experience. Initial reports suggest that the pilot lost control of the aircraft, “colliding with power lines,” and crashed onto the highway near the city of Talca. The crash involved two vehicles, causing injuries of varying severity to four individuals. 👉 http://bit.ly/3vAXvNh
Former Uruguayan leftwing President #PepeMujica called on the #Palestinian terrorist organization #Hamas to release the #LatinAmerican hostages captured since the beginning of the conflict with #Israel on Oct. 7. Through a video released on social media, #Mujica begged “the Palestinians who are holding a handful of Latin American hostages in #Gaza to let them live.” 👉 Link on bio
Former Uruguayan leftwing President José 'Pepe' Mujica Thursday called on the Palestinian terrorist organization Hamas to release the Latin American hostages captured since the beginning of the conflict with Israel on Oct. 7. 👉 https://bit.ly/3rROyxB
Argentine presidential candidate #PatriciaBullrich, from the center-right coalition “Juntos por el Cambio,” proposed recording conversations between individuals, particularly between criminals and their lawyers. However, it is “illegal,” journalist #AlejandroFantino reminded her. “When you have a prisoner who may be sending a message to someone, you record the conversation with their defense,” expressed the former Minister of #Security at one point during the conversation. The journalist countered that it could not be done, to which #Bullrich insisted. 👉 https://bit.ly/3rBfj9a
Argentine immigration authorities granted residence to Cuban migrant #YamilaSocorroMolina, who lives in the #Falkland / #Malvinas Islands. Migrations Director Florencia Carignano said it was a “historical precedent.” “I can assure the Malvinas are Argentine,” #Molina was quoted as saying. “I made this decision because I have to regularize myself before Argentina because it is the right thing to do. I wanted to be in line with the Argentine immigration legislation,” she added. 👉 https://bit.ly/3Dmcaw6
The Legislative Palace of Uruguay commemorates the 50th anniversary of the coup d'état with a solemn session and "painting" the Parliament with the colors of the Uruguayan flag and the presence of hundreds of people holding a vigil. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3XodnfP
#Argentina's new presidential plane, valued at $25 million, was unveiled. On the country's patriotic date of May 25th, the aircraft was observed in action. However, a maneuver executed by the pilot drew condemnation from political leaders and experts, overshadowing the arrival. During its inaugural flight, the aircraft descended to a few meters above the runway at Jorge Newbery Airpark and performed a sharp left turn just meters away from the ground. This maneuver referred to as a "low pass", has been labeled as an act of "negligence" by experts. 👉 https://bit.ly/427kk5K
#Uruguay's #AirForce is to investigate the sighting of strange red lights in the sky of #Paysandú, the Receiving and Investigating Committee of Denunciations of Unidentified Flying Objects (#Cridovni) said in a statement. A team of experts was deployed in the area to collect information and witness statements. The lights were seen early Saturday by some 20 people. 👉 http://bit.ly/3IlwukG
#Chile's National Service for Disaster Prevention ordered the evacuation of 14 communes in the regions of #Ñuble, #Biobío, and #LaAraucanía, including #Nacimiento, #Purén, and #Contulmo, which have all been particularly affected by the forest fires. 👉 http://bit.ly/40FHFvM
Argentine President #AlbertoFernández and Security Minister #AníbalFernández have been discussing the national football team's return from #Qatar with the #WorldCup in the bag. But neither of them knows exactly what to expect or prepare for. 👉 https://bit.ly/3HNd5JB
Argentine and Mexican fans did not get along very well in #Qatar, particularly after provocative chants underlining that ”in the #Malvinas (#Falklands) they speak English.” 👉 http://bit.ly/3i8ZzoQ
Argentine fans and followers of the national football team participating in the #WorldCup 2022, in #Qatar were involved in a hooligan incident which demanded the intervention of local law enforcement officers after the English flag was forcibly replaced by an Argentine Malvinas-claim colors. 👉 http://bit.ly/3EWBbjl
An angry mob almost lynched a tourist who climbed without permission the steps of the Castillo de #Kukulcán, one of the new seven wonders of the modern world located in the archaeological zone of #ChichénItzá, in #Mexico. 👉 http://bit.ly/3tTCwRD
A #LatamAirlines plane collided with a fire truck while taking off from one of the runways of #JorgeChavez Airport in #Lima, #Peru. Two firefighters, who were in the car, died as a result of the impact. 👉 http://bit.ly/3tOwUYB
Supporters of Brazilian President #JairBolsonaro protested in front of Army barracks in different cities to demand military chiefs to prevent the inauguration of the president elected last Sunday in the general elections, #LulaDaSilva, through a coup d'état. 👉 https://bit.ly/3WvWVsU
Argentine President #AlbertoFernández met in #SaoPaulo afternoon with Brazil's President-elect #LulaDaSilva to celebrate the latter's victory in Sunday's runoff. 👉 https://bit.ly/3NwxSlt
The president of the Mexican Hunting Federation, #MarioAlbertoCanales, died in #Argentina when he was rammed by a buffalo he was trying to hunt in the province of #EntreRíos, in the northeast of the country, police sources reported. 👉 https://bit.ly/3yyfJgH
Since 1993, MercoPress is an independent news agency which focuses on delivering news related to Mercosur-member countries, covering an area of influence which includes the South Atlantic and insular territories. Based in Montevideo, Uruguay, it leverages the citie’s double advantage of housing the administrative headquarters for Mercosur as well as being a historic port of access to the South Atlantic and the vast marine and mineral resources of an area locked by Africa, America and Antarctica. With this purpose in mind, MercoPress offers an update of the main events which model the integration process, its influence on the main players of the region as well as the relations with other economic-political spaces. Particular attention is given to developments in the South Atlantic.
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