International

Friday, January 22nd 2021 - 09:08 UTC
Brazilian meatpacker announces China has lifted bans on two processing plants

Brazilian meatpacker JBS SA announced that China has lifted bans on two meat plants imposed in 2020 over coronavirus concerns.
Thursday, January 21st 2021 - 09:38 UTC
Coronavirus in several Spanish fishing vessels delays departure to the Falklands squid season

The departure of several fishing vessels scheduled to leave from Vigo, Galicia to the Falkland Islands' squid season, has been delayed because a few crew members tested positive for the coronavirus. Companies involved have undertaken the necessary and isolation measures, reports the local media.
Thursday, January 21st 2021 - 09:30 UTC
La Nacion editorial “Brexit and Malvinas”, a weaker UK and a blow to Falklands' finances

Argentina must closely monitor the evolution of the Falkland Islands' economy as a result of the UK's exit from the European Union since this strategic error means a new chapter can be opened in the long sovereignty conflict between Argentina and UK.
Thursday, January 21st 2021 - 09:10 UTC
Beijing blacklists 28 “anti-China” politicians from the former administration

On Wednesday noon as Joe Biden was being sworn in as 46th US president, China's Foreign Ministry announced sanctions on 28 anti-China politicians under the former president including former secretary of state Mike Pompeo. The move was characterized by Chinese experts as a well-timed and vigorous demonstration of Beijing's bottom line in the fight-back against anti-China forces, reports The Global Times.
Thursday, January 21st 2021 - 08:41 UTC
Argentina has great expectations with Biden's multilateralism and a “common friend”, Pope Francis

The administration of president Alberto Fernandez is convinced that Argentina is not a priority for the Joe Biden-Kamala Harris government, because as ambassador Jorge Argüello in Washington was repeatedly told when he tried to establish closer links, “one president at a time.”
Thursday, January 21st 2021 - 00:48 UTC
Lufthansa to fly nontop to Falklands carrying German scientists

German carrier Lufthansa Wednesday issued a press release confirming plans are underway for a nonstop charter flight between Hamburg and Mount Pleasant in the Falkland Islands for scientific purposes. The airline highlighted the trip will be one of its longest nonstop stretches ever.
Wednesday, January 20th 2021 - 09:58 UTC
Russia supports dialogue and UN resolutions on Falklands dispute: criticizes UK ' 'double standards'

The United Kingdom dissenting approaches to the situation with the Falkland Islands and the Crimean Peninsula is a display of double standards, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said in an interview.
Wednesday, January 20th 2021 - 09:13 UTC
Falklands offers to extend holders of Individual Transferable Quota fishing rights for 25 years

The Falkland Islands government, FIG, announced on Monday measures to provide greater stability to the fishing industry by offering holders of Individual Transferable Quotas an optional extension for a 25-year period of their current rights beyond the expiry date of 2031.
Wednesday, January 20th 2021 - 08:19 UTC
A popular Trump blimp has been donated to the Museum of London

Reuters – A blimp depicting US President Donald Trump as a snarling, nappy-wearing orange baby has found a home in one of London's most popular museums.
Wednesday, January 20th 2021 - 01:27 UTC
IMF: Uruguay advances important reforms amid the pandemic

By S. Pelin Berkmen, Dmitry Gershenson, Luis Herrera Prada, and Jose Torres - Despite the ongoing crisis, Uruguay is taking important steps to address preexisting macroeconomic conditions and lay the foundation for a more resilient, competitive, and stable economy.