American Business Forum: Lots of Miami razzle dazzle. Economy talk? Not so much

Inflation. Affordability. A slowing job market. These issues may rank high for many Americans but they didn’t command much time among most speakers at the American Business Forum, a slickly produced two-day event staged at the Kaseya Center in...

American Business Forum: Heavy on Miami razzle dazzle. Economy talk? Not so much

Inflation. Affordability. A slowing job market. These issues may rank high for many Americans but they didn’t command much time among most speakers at the American Business Forum, a slickly produced two-day event staged at the Kaseya Center in...

EU finalises farmer protections, advancing Mercosur trade deal

The European Union took a step toward approving its massive trade agreement with South American nations, finalizing measures to protect farmers once the pact is adopted. At a meeting on Thursday, EU member states gave a preliminary nod to the...

Chinese Deputy PM holds meeting with Uruguayan President in Montevideo

Thursday, November 6th 2025 - 21:17 UTC After the encounter between Orsi and Ding Xuexiang, an agreement was signed between the two countries Uruguayan President Yamandú Orsi held a meeting with a high-level Chinese delegation, led by Deputy Prime...

Slovenia supports EU-Mercosur trade agreement

Ljubljana, 6 November - The government endorsed Thursday the free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur, the South American trade bloc comprising Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and Paraguay. It sees sufficient safeguards in the deal and...

Clipper 2025-26 Race Fleet Sails into V&A Waterfront After Atlantic Crossing

The Clipper 2025-26 Round the World Yacht Race fleet has successfully sailed into Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, marking the highly anticipated twelfth visit for this iconic sailing challenge. Having endured the rigorous 3,500-nautical mile Stage 3:...

Uruguay Prepares for Unprecedented Tourism Season

Uruguay is poised for a record-breaking summer season in 2026, with projections indicating a significant increase in tourist arrivals compared to previous years. This growth is driven by favorable economic conditions, extended tax incentives for...

Economic Watch: Smarter, greener cooperation energizes China-LAC ties

ZHENGZHOU, Nov. 5 (Xinhua) -- Lazarojim Campos Martinez did not travel all the way from Cuba to central China just to talk about sugar or cigars -- he was seeking a broader spectrum. And in a bustling conference hall, the president of Grupo de la...

Mercosur soy output seen rising in 2025/26 despite smaller planted area

Soybean production in South America’s Mercosur bloc is expected to grow by 0.8% year-on-year in the 2025/26 season, agribusiness consultancy Celeres said on Monday, despite a slight reduction in the area planted with the oilseed. WHY IT’S...

China rejects Uruguayan meat found with veterinary drug residue

Uruguay announced emergency measures to reinforce sanitary controls and maintain confidence in beef for export after China found drug residue in a shipment. File Photo by Hugo Ortuno/EPA Nov. 5 (UPI) -- China returned two containers of Uruguayan...

Uruguay launches first-ever socio-environmental fund in milestone moment

Uruguay has launched its first ever socio-environmental fund for ‘resistance movements’ and community-led responses to the climate crisis, in what appears to be a landmark moment for the global ‘#ShifthePower’ movement. Built from the bottom up,...

Vice premier calls for advancing positive drive in China-Uruguay ties

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said on Tuesday that China and Uruguay should implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, and build on the positive momentum in bilateral relations to bring more benefits to both...

China ready to enhance partnership with Uruguay: vice premier

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said Tuesday that China is ready to work with Uruguay, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, to carry forward the traditional friendship, constantly enrich the connotation of the China-Uruguay...

Hart Community Performing Arts

The Hart Community Performing Arts Series will present the duo of Karolina Mikolajczyk (violin) & Iwo Jedynecki (classical accordion) at 7:30 pm on Friday, November 14 in the Hart Public Schools Auditorium. The duo is one of the most vibrant and...

Mercosur to ‘increase transparency’ with WTO ‘notifications’

The member states of Mercosur - Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay - are to work more closely with the World Trade Organization (WTO) on its internal regulations for animal and plant health. This is in an effort to increase transparency by...

Today In Culture, Wednesday, November 5, 2025: Art Institute’s Conservation Center | Chicago’s 21C Hotel No More | Theo Ubique Honors Late Founder | Freeman’s Hindman Loses Chicago Name

Get Chicago & Great Lakes culture news sent to your inbox every weekday morning. Subscribe to Newcity Today here. ART Art Institute of Chicago Announces Major Conservation Center “Work will begin in early 2026 on a projected $50 million...

Brazil’s deadliest police raid puts Lula in a political bind

Audio By Carbonatix By Luciana Magalhaes, Lisandra Paraguassu and Lucinda Elliott RIO DE JANEIRO/BRASILIA (Reuters) -Brazil’s most lethal police operation ever has left President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva stunned and struggling to handle the...

Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 11.5.25

Good Wednesday morning. Best wishes to the Roger Sterling of Florida politics, the often funny and always wise David Johnson. Here’s hoping he enjoys a well-shaken martini (or two) for his birthday. Congrats to David Johnson, celebrating another...

China ready to enhance comprehensive strategic partnership with Uruguay: vice premier

MONTEVIDEO, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said Tuesday that China is ready to work with Uruguay, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, to carry forward the traditional friendship, constantly enrich the...

Chinese vice premier calls on China, Uruguay to consolidate positive momentum in bilateral ties

MONTEVIDEO, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang said here Tuesday that China and Uruguay should implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, and build on the positive momentum in bilateral relations to...