Paraguay seeks greater influence in divided MERCOSUR as trade with the EU gains traction

by Peter Marko Tase In 1991 the Governments of Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay established MERCOSUR with the signing of the Treaty of Asuncion, making it South America’s largest multilateral agreement assigned to tackle the commercial,...

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 10.20.25

Good Monday morning. Breaking Sunday afternoon — “It’s official: UF fires Billy Napier after four seasons with Gators” via Edgar Thompson of the Orlando Sentinel — Florida fired head football coach Napier on Sunday after two and a half...

India, Brazil initiate talks to expand Mercosur trade pact

India and Brazil have launched discussions to expand the scope of the preferential trade agreement (PTA) between India and the South American trade bloc Mercosur, whose founding members are Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay. The discussions...

Real World Economics: ‘Creative destruction’ and Argentina’s debt crisis

Edward Lotterman Economic news was incongruous this past week as three economists got Nobel prizes for their research on factors that determine how well economies grow over the long term just as President Donald Trump throws money to bail...

Uruguay Follows Canada’s Lead by Legalizing Euthanasia

I have bad news. Uruguay has legalized euthanasia. Uruguay’s Senate passed a euthanasia bill today that was previously passed in August in the Lower House. Sadly, Uruguay’s passed a euthanasia law that is similar to Canada’s law. According to the...

Uruguay becomes first South American nation to legalise euthanasia as senate passes the law

Uruguay’s senate passed a law decriminalizing euthanasia on Wednesday, putting the South American nation among a handful of other countries where seriously ill patients can legally obtain help to end their lives. Uruguay’s senate passed a law...

Uruguay Becomes First in Latin America to Legalize Euthanasia with "Dignified Death" Law

Montevideo, Uruguay – October 17, 2025 – In a landmark vote that underscores its progressive stance on social issues, Uruguay's Senate has approved the "Dignified Death" bill, making the South American nation the first in Latin America to fully...

Political turmoil in France, house explosion in Italy and World Cup qualifiers in England

In France, gov’t survives two no-confidence votes French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu barely survived two no-confidence votes on Thursday, following weeks of political turmoil and fighting to get a budget with controversial retirement policies...

Uruguay Makes History with Euthanasia Legalization

Uruguay has become the first country in Latin America to legalize euthanasia, marking a significant shift in regional attitudes toward end-of-life medical decisions. The Uruguayan Senate approved the so-called “Dignified Death” bill with 20 votes...

Transforming schools for better learning outcomes

Education is the pathway to jobs and the surest way out of poverty, empowering generations to drive economic growth. Yet, for many students, this promise is undermined by outdated teaching approaches and inadequate learning environments. Girls...

Uruguay legalizes dignified death bill legalizing euthanasia

MONTEVIDEO, Oct 16: Uruguay on Wednesday legalized euthanasia, becoming one of the first countries in Latin America and among a dozen worldwide to allow assisted suicide. The small South American country has a long history of passing socially...

Uruguay becomes first in Latin America to legalize Euthanasia

Uruguay has legalized euthanasia, becoming the first country in Latin America to pass a law that allows terminally ill people to opt for assisted death. The Uruguayan Senate approved the so-called "Dignified Death" bill, which received 20 votes in...

Uruguayan Senate Legalizes Euthanasia

People hug in the Uruguayan Senate. X/@LosTiemposBol. October 16, 2025 Hour: 2:45 pm On Wednesday, the “Dignified Death Law” was approved by the Uruguayan Senate, after five years of debate. Twenty out of 31 senators voted in favor, including...

India and Brazil Strengthen Ties Amid Focusing on Energy

India and Brazil, two of the world’s leading emerging economies and key voices of the Global South, are moving to deepen their political and economic partnership as both nations navigate an era of shifting global alignments and mounting...

PROCISUR marks 45 years driving sci...

PROCISUR supports more than 2,100 research projects and 200 germplasm banks across the entire region Montevideo, 20 October de 2025 (IICA) – The Cooperative Program for the Technological Development of Agrifood and Agro-Industry in the Southern...

Uruguay legalises euthanasia

MONTEVIDEO - Uruguay on Wednesday legalised euthanasia, becoming one of the first countries in Latin America and among a dozen worldwide to allow assisted suicide. The small South American country has a long history of passing socially liberal...

Uruguay passes Latin America's first euthanasia law

Thursday, October 16th 2025 - 10:57 UTC After five years of debate, the Senate approves dignified death in cases of incurable disease and extreme suffering Uruguay made history on Wednesday by becoming the first country in Latin America to...

Uruguay passes law to legalize euthanasia

The Legislative Palace, seat of the legislative branch of the Uruguayan Government, in Montevideo, on October 15, 2025. SANTIAGO MAZZAROVICH / AFP Uruguay on Wednesday, October 15, legalized euthanasia, becoming one of the first countries in Latin...

Uruguay passes law legalizing euthanasia

Uruguay legalized euthanasia on Wednesday, becoming the first country in Latin America to pass a law that allows terminally ill people to opt for assisted death. The Uruguayan Senate approved the so-called "Dignified Death" bill, which received 20...

Uruguay legalizes euthanasia; becoming 3rd country in Latin America to do so

Uruguay has legalized euthanasia, becoming the third country in Latin America and the eleventh in the world to do so, following a Senate vote that capped years of debate over what supporters call the right to die with dignity. The Senate approved...