Stories for March 18th 2024

Monday, March 18th 2024 - 19:29 UTC
Protesters prevented from blocking access to Buenos Aires

Federal troops and Buenos Aires City Police clashed Monday with leftwing organizations seeking to block access to the country's capital through the Saavedra (north) and Pueyrredón (south) bridges to protest against President Javier Milei's policies.
Monday, March 18th 2024 - 18:57 UTC
Lula says Brazil was “abandoned” under Bolsonaro

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said Monday that his country was “abandoned” by the government before his and, therefore, “much remains to be done,” Agencia Brasil reported.
Monday, March 18th 2024 - 18:29 UTC
Bats force closing of Uruguayan Health Ministry HQs

An invasion of bats forced Uruguayan authorities Monday to shut down the Health Ministry's (MSP) headquarters in Montevideo out of safety and sanitary concerns. All clerical work was done remotely as measures were taken to restore normalcy at the earliest, it was reported.
Monday, March 18th 2024 - 10:35 UTC
Argentines faring worse off under Milei

Despite the apparent success of Argentine President Javier administration's policies to curb inflation, various reports last week showed plummetting figures regarding economic activity and welfare. To fight growing retail prices, the Libertarian Government authorized imports of yerba mate, dairy products, meat, rice, and even sugar.
Monday, March 18th 2024 - 10:17 UTC
Milei invited to Miami to receive accolade from Jewish Community

Argentine President Javier Milei will travel to Miami during the second week of April to receive the “Ambassadors of Light” distinction from the local Jewish community, it was announced during the weekend. TTraveling with the head of state will be his sister and Presidential Secretary Karina Milei.
Monday, March 18th 2024 - 10:12 UTC
Argentina's SME industry records new interannual fall in February

Argentina's small- and medium-sized manufacturing industry fell 9.9% last month compared to February last year at constant prices, the Argentine Confederation of Medium-sized Companies (CAME) said in a report released over the weekend. It was the third straight month downwards despite a slowdown from December's 27% and January's 30%, the survey also showed.
Monday, March 18th 2024 - 09:50 UTC
Haiti: Gangs grab essential Unicef supplies

As if Haiti's shortages were not severe enough, armed groups sabotaged the main docking facilities in Port-au-Prince and looted several containers, including one from the United Nations Children's Fund (Unicef), containing essential supplies, it was reported this weekend.
Monday, March 18th 2024 - 08:29 UTC
Falklands government thanks those involved in the Sea Lion island fire rescue operation

The Falkland Islands government Chief Executive, Andy Keeling in an open statement has thanked all those involved in the response to the Sea Lion Island fire since Friday 8 March.
Monday, March 18th 2024 - 08:07 UTC
Uruguay picks new Ambassador for Caracas post

The Uruguayan Government of President Luis Lacale Pou decided to appoint Silvana Montes de Oca as the new Ambassador to Venezuela following the resignation of Eber Da Rosa, which raised doubts as to whether Montevideo would lower its diplomatic mission in Caracas to a chargé d'affairs level.
Monday, March 18th 2024 - 07:56 UTC
Rio de Janeiro under unprecedented heat wave

Wind chill factor included, Rio de Janeiro Sunday recorded for the second day in a row temperatures above 60º Celsius, Agencia Brasil reported. The Rio Alert System recorded 62.3ºC at the Guaratiba station, on the city's west side, at 9.55 am, the former Brazilian capital's City Council said.