Stories for May 20th 2019

Monday, May 20th 2019 - 10:33 UTC
“The first time a vice president candidate names her presidential candidate”

“It's the first time I've seen an aspiring vice-presidential candidate name here choice to head the presidential ticket”, said rather ironically Jaime Durán Barba, the main political advisor of Argentine president Mauricio Macri in reference to the surprise announcement of the Alberto Fernandez-Cristina Fernandez ticket for the coming October election.
Monday, May 20th 2019 - 10:22 UTC
Latam posts a US$ 60 million loss in the first quarter: weak Argentine and Brazilian currencies

Chile’s LATAM Airlines, the largest airline in the region, posted a US$ 60 million loss in the first quarter, compared with a US$ 92 million profit in the same period last year, due to a strong U.S. dollar and weak demand from Argentina.
Monday, May 20th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Morales launches his presidential campaign for a fourth five-year term

Bolivian President Evo Morales launched this weekend his campaign for a fourth term, rejecting opposition allegations that he leads a corrupt and dictatorial government. Morales, 59, is Bolivia's first indigenous president and is aiming to be reelected in October.
Monday, May 20th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Argentina ready for its first sale of natural gas cargo

Argentina is offering its first-ever liquefied natural gas cargo, putting the nation on the verge of becoming a regular exporter of the fuel. YPF SA, the state-run oil and gas producer, is seeking to sell a partial cargo from the Tango floating liquefaction unit, or FLNG, at Bahia Blanca, according to traders.
Monday, May 20th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Long queues and fuel rationing in oil rich Venezuela; Army sent to “cool” angry tempers

Soldiers oversaw rationing of gasoline at service stations in several parts of Venezuela on Sunday as worsening fuel shortages forced angry drivers to wait for hours to fill their tanks, prompting protests in some areas.
Monday, May 20th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
”If Iran wants to fight, that will be the end of Iran”, Trump tells Teheran

President Donald Trump issued an ominous warning to Iran on Sunday suggesting that if the Islamic republic attacks American interests, it will be destroyed.
Monday, May 20th 2019 - 09:53 UTC
Chancellor Merkel says populist movements want to destroy Europe core values

German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for Europe to push back against far-right parties, saying populist movements wanted to destroy core European values such as fighting corruption and protecting minorities.
Monday, May 20th 2019 - 09:46 UTC
Westminster to debate immunity from prosecution for soldiers who served in Northern Ireland

A petition calling for soldiers who served in Northern Ireland to be immune from prosecution will be debated by MPs amid reports No 10 has vetoed calls for legislation to protect veterans.
Monday, May 20th 2019 - 09:40 UTC
FBI investigating US and EU corporate giants for alleged corruption in medical gear supplies to Brazil

The U.S. FBI is investigating corporate giants Johnson & Johnson, Siemens AG, General Electric Co and Philips for allegedly paying kickbacks as part of a scheme involving medical equipment sales in Brazil, Brazilian investigators have revealed to Reuters.
Monday, May 20th 2019 - 09:30 UTC
Boeing acknowledges flaws in its 737 MAX flight simulator software

Boeing acknowledged it had to correct flaws in its 737 MAX flight simulator software used to train pilots, after two deadly crashes involving the aircraft that killed 346 people.