ANTI-MILEI DEMONSTRATIONS Argentina's Embassy in Chile vandalised by anti-Milei protesters 20-12-2023 12:02 Argentina's Embassy in Santiago attacked by anti-Milei vandals hours before planned demonstration in Buenos Aires against the new government.
COP28 CONFERENCE Nuclear power has role to play, says atomic energy head Rafael Grossi 02-12-2023 10:08 It would be a mistake to reject nuclear power because of problems at a handful of projects, says Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency.
UNITED NATIONS Rafael Grossi re-elected as chief of UN nuclear watchdog 25-09-2023 17:59 Rafael Mariano Grossi, first Latin American to head United Nations’ International Atomic Energy Agency, is re-elected for another four-year-term.
FOOTBALL TRANSFERS 'Suárezmania' in Brazil as Uruguayan shines at Grêmio 21-04-2023 18:45 Since joining Brazilian club Grêmio, veteran Uruguayan striker Luis Suárez has taken the city of Porto Alegre by storm.
DIPLOMATIC SPAT Ecuador and Argentina in diplomatic row over fugitive ex-minister 15-03-2023 10:34 Diplomatic spat escalates after it emerged María de los Ángeles Duarte, a convicted former cabinet minister who had been living in the Argentine Embassy in Quito, had escaped to Venezuela.
UN NUCLEAR WATCHDOG IAEA board backs Grossi as head for second term to 2027 10-03-2023 13:38 United Nations nuclear watchdog's 35-nation board votes for Argentina's Rafael Mariano Grossi to serve as director general for a second term, until 2027.
FOREIGN RELATIONS & DIPLOMACY Leaked recording reveals Chilean minister's anger at Argentina's ambassador 26-01-2023 16:14 Leaked audio clip in which Chilean Foreign Minister Antonia Urrejola calls Argentine Ambassador to Santiago Rafael Bielsa "mad" triggers controversy and political crisis across the Andes.
Miss Universe Upset 'We were robbed of Miss Universe,' complains Maduro after US wins crown 17-01-2023 13:03 Nicolás Maduro said on Monday that Venezuela was "robbed" of the Miss Universe crown, adding to the criticism from several contestants following the victory of the United States' R'Bonney Gabriel.
LITERATURE Venezuelan poet Rafael Cadenas wins 2022 Cervantes Prize 10-11-2022 18:45 Venezuelan poet Rafael Cadenas celebrated with most prestigious award in Spanish literature, announced this Thursday in Madrid by Spain’s Minister of Culture, Miquel Iceta.
Latin America Ecuador prosecutor investigates ex-president over missing artefacts 26-07-2022 16:49 Ex-president of Ecuador, Lenín Moreno, has been accused of stealing valuable artefacts from presidential palace, investigation has begun.
No Room for Racism Portuguese footballer Ramos arrested for alleged racial slur in Brazil 16-05-2022 16:42 Portuguese footballer Rafael Ramos, a defender for Brazilian side Corinthians, was arrested after the club's match with Internacional for allegedly using a racial slur against a rival player, the team said Sunday.