South America
South America
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 03:12:00 GMTArgentina clears US oceanographic cruise in the South Atlantic as debate grows over “dual-use” data
Argentina’s Federal Fisheries Council (CFP) recorded that it had “no objections,” within its remit, to a United States request for a marine scientific research cruise by the R/V Roger Revelle inside Argentina’s Exclusiv...
Wed, 18 Feb 2026 01:38:00 GMTSenate commission to review Cardama contract after Uruguay cancels ocean patrol vessel deal
A pre-investigative commission will begin work on Wednesday in Uruguay’s Senate to examine the contract with Spanish shipbuilder Cardama for two ocean patrol vessels (OPVs), recently cancelled by President Yamandú Orsi’s g...
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:59:00 GMTPeru’s Congress ousts interim President José Jerí
Peru’s Congress voted on Tuesday to remove interim President José Jerí, just four months after he took office, deepening political uncertainty only weeks before the April 12 general election.
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:59:00 GMTArgentine court declares “king of beef” bankrupt as he remains hospitalized in Punta del Este
An Argentine commercial court has declared meat businessman Alberto Samid—widely known in Argentina as the “king of beef”—bankrupt, ordering broad asset restrictions and imposing a travel ban until July 3, 2026. The rul...
Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:49:00 GMTChina showcases humanoid robots at its Spring Festival Gala with kung fu routines for a mass audience
China put humanoid robots front and centre at its Spring Festival Gala —the country’s biggest annual television event— featuring a choreographed martial-arts routine with traditional weapons such as swords and nunchucks, ...