Stories for November 2017

Tuesday, November 7th 2017 - 08:59 UTC
Argentina surfaces three Spanish Malvinas documents from 1767

Argentine former vice president and currently Senator of the ruling coalition, Julio Cobos has announced the discovery of three letters dated 1767, revealing an exchange of information between then Buenos Aires city governor, and Felipe Ruiz Puente, described as the first Malvinas Islands governor. At the time was part of the Spanish colonial empire.
Monday, November 6th 2017 - 08:37 UTC
Brazilian industrial activity reports its best September since 2013

After two years of the most severe recession facing Brazil, economic indicators continue to mark a more positive horizon for the Brazilian economy. Data released by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) show that the Brazilian industry is heading for a recovery scenario.
Monday, November 6th 2017 - 08:27 UTC
Sex related allegations involving cabinet ministers further weaken Theresa May's government

The scandal surrounding Britain’s political class deepened Sunday with more allegations of sexual harassment, abuse of power and other misdeeds, including new claims involving a key ally of Prime Minister Theresa May, further distracting the UK government from its Brexit agenda and again exposing the weakness and vulnerability of her Conservative administration.
Monday, November 6th 2017 - 08:07 UTC
Wall Street and LSE battle to host largest share floatation in history: US$ 100bn of Saudi Arabia's Aramco

President Donald Trump has made a pitch to Saudi Arabia to float the world's biggest oil company in the US. “Would very much appreciate Saudi Arabia doing their IPO of Aramco with the New York Stock Exchange. Important to the United States!”, twitted the US president.
Monday, November 6th 2017 - 07:58 UTC
UK Business lobby believes current Brexit negotiations resemble “a prime time soap opera”

Current Brexit negotiations resemble “a prime-time soap opera”, the president of the Confederation of British Industry, CBI, is expected to claim on Monday, according to BBC. Paul Drechsler will tell the lobby group's annual conference it is time for government and business to unite behind “a clear strategy”.
Monday, November 6th 2017 - 07:34 UTC
Paradise Papers reveal how the rich and famous, corporations and individuals evade taxes

Some 400 reporters from 67 countries have scoured 13.4 million secret documents and uncovered tax-evasion techniques used by the super rich and high-ranking politicians, German media reported on Sunday.
Monday, November 6th 2017 - 07:25 UTC
Catalonia leaders released; Belgium has 60 days to decide if they are sent back to Spain

Catalonia's sacked separatist leader Carles Puigdemont and four of his former ministers were released with conditions in Belgium on Sunday after turning themselves in to face a Spanish warrant for their arrest.
Monday, November 6th 2017 - 07:07 UTC
Boudou, a history of ambition, good life, power and greed

Ex Argentine vice-president under Cristina Fernandez, Amado Boudou, has joined other former ministers, deputy ministers, top officials and Kirchner family associates who are in jail awaiting for trial on multiple corruption charges. The joke in Buenos Aires is that any moment they will be holding a cabinet meeting once ex president Cristina Fernandez joins them.
Saturday, November 4th 2017 - 10:52 UTC
Trumps' “fake news” named the “word of the year” by Collins Dictionary

United States president Donald Trump will be pleased with himself when he hears that one of his favorite phrases, “fake news”, has been named “word of the year” by dictionary publisher Collins. Announcing the winner, U.K.-based Collins Dictionary said the term “fake news” saw an “unprecedented” rise with usage of the term increasing 365% since 2016.
Saturday, November 4th 2017 - 10:45 UTC
Argentina and Peru try to sort out ethanol dispute and sign accord to promote overall trade

Argentina and Peru are seeking to resolve a dispute stemming from Peru’s decision to apply anti-dumping tariffs on imports of Argentine biodiesel a year ago, Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski said on Friday.