MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for June 12th 2019
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Wednesday, June 12th 2019 - 07:54 UTC
Argentina grain exporters ready to replace the US as main supplier of Mexico
If trade strife continues between the United States and Mexico despite a deal struck on Friday, Argentine grain exporters are ready to step in to meet Mexican food demand, the head of an Argentine industry chamber said.
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Wednesday, June 12th 2019 - 07:44 UTC
Cubans complain about Internet service, too expensive, too slow and censorship
Six months on from the euphoria that greeted full internet access for mobile phones on the communist-run island, frustrated Cubans complain it is too expensive, too slow and crippled by government censorship.
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Wednesday, June 12th 2019 - 07:40 UTC
US/Mexico migrants controversy could also involve Brazil, Panama and Guatemala
Mexico and the United States could explore additional steps next month to restrict illegal immigration from Central America, with the threat of tariffs hanging over Mexico if it does not do enough to satisfy US demands, officials said on Monday.
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Wednesday, June 12th 2019 - 06:36 UTC
Canada bans capture and breeding of cetaceans such as whales and dolphins
Canada's parliament on Monday approved a bill banning the capture and breeding of cetaceans such as whales and dolphins in a move hailed by animal rights activists. The bill, first proposed in 2015 and now awaiting symbolic royal approval, will not apply retroactively, meaning captive marine mammals can stay confined.
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Wednesday, June 12th 2019 - 04:34 UTC
Retail giant Amazon becomes the world's most valuable brand, says Top BrandZ
US retail giant Amazon has moved past hi-tech titans Apple and Google to become the world's most valuable brand, a key survey showed on Tuesday. The brand value of Amazon surged by 52% to US$315 billion, global market research agency Kantar said in its 2019 100 Top BrandZ report.
