Cecilia Demartini

Journalism, media studies and communication | School of design and Communication BIOS. Journalist contact: ceciliademartini@vianewsagency.com

Venezuelan National Assembly in Caracas. Photo by: Javier Martinez.

International Organizations United Against Highly Controversial Elections in Venezuela

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (ViaNews) – This Sunday, Venezuela will hold elections despite debates on the legitimacy and transparency of the electoral process, also questioned by human rights organizations such as Amnesty International or Human Rights Watch. The elections that aim to elect a new president and members of the regional and municipal legislative councils had been…

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8th Summit of the Americas.

Peru: American Leaders United Against Corruption at 8th Summit of the Americas

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (ViaNews) – Held every three years since its first edition in 1994, the Eight Summit of the Americas came to an end last Saturday in Lima, Perú. During two days the heads of state and government representatives of the Western Hemisphere gathered on the Summit´s main topic “Democratic Governance against Corruption”. The United…

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Mauricio Macri, President, and spouse, Juliana Awada, met Xi Jinping, President, and spouse, Peng Liyuan, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on 17 May 2017. Photo by: Casa Rosada.

China: Ready to Invest Consistently in Latin America

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (ViaNews) – Last week, China and Uruguay celebrated the 30th anniversary of the establishment of bilateral ties. China President Xi Jinping and Uruguay President Tabaré Vázquez exchanged congratulatory messages for the occasion, followed by a cultural gala in the evening, attended by China’s ambassador Dong Xiaojun, Vice President Lucia Topolansky as well as…

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Pope Francis. Photo by: Casa Rosada.

Chile: Pope Francis Visits Latin America and Faces Unexpected Hostile Environment

SANTIAGO, Chile (ViaNews) – Monday, Pope Francis arrived at night to Santiago de Chile for a three-day state visit, amidst unprecedented protests and incidents. Upon his arrival, incidents were registered in small Parishes and would continue during his visit to the country. The outgoing president, Michelle Bachelet, headed the welcoming ceremony to Pope Francis in…

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Paço Alfandega Shopping in Recife, Brazil. Photo by: Paulo Camelo.

Brazil is Embracing Blockchain Technology

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (ViaNews) – The colossal South American country, featuring a population of more than 210 million inhabitants, is having businesses of all kinds (from restaurants to more recently a real estate construction and development company) willing to accept payments with cryptocurrencies, particularly, bitcoin but ethereum, dash, monero, and Iota as well. According to CoinMap.org,…

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Science park (Parque de las ciencias) in the city of Canelones in Uruguay.

Uruguay: First Country in World to Register Cannabidiol as a Medicine

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (ViaNews) – The legalization of Marijuana is a controversial subject, constantly making news headlines. Debates on the use of Cannabis in the treatment of health conditions are no strangers to controversy either. When talking about its responsible use for medicinal purposes, good information is more relevant than ever, especially to those who might…

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Zárate–Brazo Largo bridge and power lines crossing the Paraná River between the cities of Zárate, Buenos Aires Province, and Brazo Largo in Argentina. Photo by: Darcacha.

Argentina: Power Grid Becomes Digital With First 5000 Smart Meters Installed in Buenos Aires

MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (ViaNews) – Smart meters are devices that measure the energy consumption digitally. The digital energy technology is well known in Europe and giving its first steps in Argentina. The Enel Group, through its Argentinian subsidiary, Edesur, has launched its most ambitious plan to date in the country. The pilot plan consists in having…

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