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Montevideo, March 23rd 2019 - 21:24 UTC

Seven countries have launched the Forum for Progress of South America
Presidents and representatives from Chile, Colombia, Brazil, Peru, Ecuador, Argentina, Paraguay and Guyana signed the joint declaration

South American countries on Friday launched the Forum for the Progress of South America (Prosur), a new regional bloc which seeks the “integration and strengthening of the region.”

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Ex Brazilian president silent on questioning; he could be released on Wednesday
Temer was taken into custody on Thursday, accused of leading a group of politicians that received bribes for years in Brazil.
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Scotland First Minister leads Saturday march in London demanding a second Brexit referendum
Campaigners expect “hundreds of thousands” to participate in Saturday afternoon's march on Parliament Square (Pic.SkyNews)
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May manages a Brexit postponement but Parliament must support her deal: “MPs have a clear choice”
On Thursday night, after eight hours of talks, EU leaders offered to delay Brexit until 22 May if MPs approve Mrs May's deal next week.
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The Falkland Islands states its position: Preparing for Brexit
MLAs have had two objectives: to secure continued tariff and quota free trade with the EU27 and UK, and to ensure Falklands are as prepared as possible for any Brexit scenario
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On Thursday, the US threatened to derail the March 26-31 meeting unless Beijing granted a visa to Guaido’s representative, Harvard economist Ricardo Hausmann

IADB annual meeting cancelled after China refused to allow a Venezuelan opposition representative attend

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The storm has so far killed 557 people across Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi, but the death toll is expected to rise

Africa's cyclone Idai batters 1.7 million people: now outbreaks of cholera and malaria

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If MPs approve the PM's deal next week, Brexit would be delayed from 29 March until 22 May. Otherwise the UK has until 12 April to propose a new plan.

Theresa May not sure of a third vote on her Brexit deal next week: “there is not sufficient support”

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On Wednesday, the US central bank said that it did not expect to raise interest rates for the rest of the year amid slower economic growth.

UK and US markets tumble on fears of a global slowdown

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