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Goldman Sachs cuts Argentina's growth forecast to 2.7% and looks ahead to the elections
17+ hour, 5+ min ago (171+ words) Montevideo, July 25th 2026 - 11:53 UTC Goldman Sachs lowered its growth forecast for Argentina's economy in 2026 from 3% to 2.7% and anticipated a possible contraction in activity during the second quarter, according to a report by the bank. The institution also said economic performance will…...
Uruguay: nearly half of those polled say the government is falling short of expectations
17+ hour, 17+ min ago (198+ words) Montevideo, July 25th 2026 - 10:13 UTC Among the remaining respondents, 27% consider that the government is performing as they expected and just 1% believe it is exceeding their expectations. Another 22% said they expected nothing from the current administration, and 1% declined to answer. Comparison with earlier…...
New US tariff scheme expands Argentine zero-duty lines to 2,212 — MercoPress
17+ hour, 13+ min ago (383+ words) New US tariff scheme expands Argentine zero-duty lines to 2,212 MercoPress New US tariff scheme expands Argentine zero-duty lines to 2,212 The new US tariff scheme that took effect on Friday raised to 2,212 the number of Argentine tariff lines that can enter…...
Uruguay faces a 12.5% US tariff as its foreign ministry weighs the implications
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (252+ words) Montevideo, July 24th 2026 - 08:28 UTC Uruguay was placed in the highest band of the new US tariff scheme, with an additional 12.5% levy on its exports to the United States, for not having an explicit ban on the import of goods produced with…...
Six candidates to lead the UN debate in the General Assembly with no clear front-runner
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (475+ words) MercoPress Six candidates to lead the UN debate in the General Assembly with no clear front-runner The six contenders to succeed António Guterres at the head of the United Nations set out their proposals on Thursday in a debate held…...
Family of murdered journalist urges Paraguay to comply with Inter-American Court ruling
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (262+ words) Montevideo, July 24th 2026 - 06:55 UTC Leguizamón, director of the Mburucuyá radio station, was shot on April 26, 1991, as he left the studio, after receiving threats over his investigations into organized crime along the border. In November 2022, the Inter-American Court declared Paraguay internationally responsible…...
World Bank estimates $19.6 billion in earthquake damage in Venezuela
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (230+ words) Montevideo, July 23rd 2026 - 23:12 UTC The twin earthquakes that struck northern Venezuela on June 24 caused an estimated $19.6 billion in direct physical damage, according to a preliminary assessment published on Thursday by the World Bank. The figure is equivalent to about 18% of the…...
Report says Trump is pushing Infantino to lead the UN
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (254+ words) Montevideo, July 23rd 2026 - 09:15 UTC US President Donald Trump is promoting FIFA President Gianni Infantino as a candidate to succeed António Guterres at the head of the United Nations, according to the New York Post, which cited anonymous sources close to the…...
A young Falkland Islander will represent the islands at the Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Sydney
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (441+ words) MercoPress A young Falkland Islander will represent the islands at the Commonwealth Youth Parliament in Sydney The Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly announced that Jessica Lee will represent the territory at the Commonwealth Youth Parliament, to be held from July 26 to…...
Stephen Doughty confirmed as Minister of State for Overseas Territories
3+ day, 27+ min ago (396+ words) Montevideo, July 23rd 2026 - 04:30 UTC Stephen Doughty MP has been confirmed at Minister of State in the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Until 21 July 2026 and from 8 July 2024 he was previously Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories in the FCDO....