Stories for 2016

Tuesday, November 8th 2016 - 06:48 UTC
BA Governor Vidal, World Bank agree to finance Salado River works

María Eugenia Vidal, governor of the province of Buenos Aires, reached an agreement with the World Bank for a 380-million-dollars loan to finance infrastructure works that would be beneficial to more than sixty municipalities. Bidding to start in March.
Tuesday, November 8th 2016 - 06:38 UTC
Esteche: if a judge orders CFK's arrest he might end up dead

La Plata Prosecutor Marcelo Romero Monday filed charges Monday against Fernando Esteche for public intimidation, following the Quebracho picket grouping leader's radio statement where he warned that if any judge should order the arrest of former President Cristina Fernandez he could “end up dead”.
Monday, November 7th 2016 - 21:57 UTC
WHO/Europe report calls for urgent action to protect children from digital marketing of food

For the first time, researchers and health experts have undertaken a comprehensive analysis of the concerning situation in the WHO European Region of digital marketing to children of foods high in fats, salt and sugars.
Monday, November 7th 2016 - 21:50 UTC
World's largest cruise vessel, Harmony of the Seas, begins to operate from Florida

The Royal Caribbean's 226,963-ton Harmony of the Seas, on late Saturday departed on its maiden voyage out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, its new long-term home. Escorted out to sea by a flotilla of jetboard and jetpack performers, the 16-deck-high vessel set sail on a short, three-day trip that kicks off a week of welcoming events. The events include an official christening ceremony scheduled for Thursday.
Monday, November 7th 2016 - 10:55 UTC
First-hand impressions from the Papal envoy to Venezuela

Situation very ugly politically, socially and economically. With no food or medicines, it is undeniable that the country is facing a very difficult situation and is very much militarized .
Monday, November 7th 2016 - 10:41 UTC
PDVSA, India reach agreement on joint oil production ventures

Venezuela's state-owned oil and natural gas company PDVSA and India have signed accords worth $1.45 billion whereby oil production is expected to increase from 430,000 barrels per day to 855,000 in less than a year. Exports in mind, there is a natiowide shortage of fuel.
Monday, November 7th 2016 - 09:21 UTC
Argentine Human Rights Secretary agrees “stronger immigration controls” necessary

Argentina's Human Rights Scecretary Claudio Avruj agreed with Senator Pichetto, saying that “stronger controls” are needed. During the previous administration, people entered the country without a proper background check.
Monday, November 7th 2016 - 08:27 UTC
UK and OTs agree on Brexit joint council and praise statement lifting trade restrictions on Falklands

UK and Overseas Territories confirmed the principle of equal rights and self-determination plus OTs' right to develop their potential, agreed on the creation of a UK-Territories Joint Ministerial Council on European exit negotiations, and praised the recent UK-Argentina statement on the lifting of trade restrictions on the Falkland Islands.
Monday, November 7th 2016 - 08:11 UTC
Nicaragua ballots confirming a husband-wife presidential couple

Nicaragua held elections Sunday that look certain to hand another term to popular President Daniel Ortega, and make his wife Rosario Murillo vice-president, but which the opposition said was marked by “massive” voter abstention and the US Department has described as “rigged”.
Monday, November 7th 2016 - 07:57 UTC
Falklands initiative to promote safeguarding children, supported by OTs

An initiative from the Falkland Islands to promote more effective collaboration between the British Overseas Territories for safeguarding children was opened for signature at the recent Joint Ministerial Council meeting held at Lancaster House in London.