Stories for October 2019

Tuesday, October 29th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Alberto Fernandez and Bolsonaro on collision course over Lula and Mercosur

Argentine elected president Alberto Fernandez on Sunday called for ex-president Lula da Silva to be freed from prison, which most certainly puts him on a collision course with Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro.
Tuesday, October 29th 2019 - 09:44 UTC
Bolivia: Street battles between supporters of president Morales and opposition leader Carlos Mesa

Street battles broke out on Monday between supporters of President Evo Morales and opposition leader Carlos Mesa as protests against alleged electoral fraud in Bolivia entered a second week.
Tuesday, October 29th 2019 - 09:07 UTC
Piñera reshuffles a third of the cabinet, but protestors demand his resignation

Chilean protesters clashed with security forces on Monday, several hours after embattled President Sebastian Piñera announced a cabinet reshuffle in his latest bid to end 10 days of street demonstrations.
Tuesday, October 29th 2019 - 08:19 UTC
Brexit 31 October commemorative coins to be “recycled”

Commemorative coins minted to mark Brexit on 31 October will be “recycled” after the UK's exit from the EU was delayed by a further three months. The Royal Mint had been asked to produce new 50p pieces featuring the UK's scheduled departure date.
Tuesday, October 29th 2019 - 08:09 UTC
Bolsonaro in Arab countries: signs agreements in Abu Dhabi and will address economic forum in Riyadh

The United Arab Emirates and Brazil signed several agreements on Sunday during President Jair Bolsonaro's visit to Abu Dhabi, which marks his first official trip to the Arab world. He arrived in the UAE on Saturday and is set to head to Qatar and Saudi Arabia, where he will take part in the Future Investment Initiative.
Tuesday, October 29th 2019 - 08:04 UTC
Germany and France laud outgoing ECB president Dragui for defending “the European dream”

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday lauded Mario Draghi for defending “the European dream” in the face of opposition as he handed over a divided ECB to Christine Lagarde.
Tuesday, October 29th 2019 - 07:51 UTC
“VIP packages to Britain” for illegal migrants include fake passport and lawyer

For up to US$50,000, Vietnamese migrants can get the “VIP package” to Britain - flight, a fake passport and even a lawyer - illegal, but billed as safer than cheaper overland routes by people smugglers who provide a menu of options for those trying to reach the UK.
Tuesday, October 29th 2019 - 07:36 UTC
Brazil, expectations of new lows for inflation and interest rates

Brazilian inflation and interest rate expectations for next year have fallen to new lows, according to a central bank survey of economists published on Monday, strengthening the view that monetary policy will be loosened further in the months ahead.
Tuesday, October 29th 2019 - 07:29 UTC
IMF and US congratulate president elect Fernandez

International Monetary Fund chief Kristalina Georgieva on Monday congratulated Alberto Fernandez, winner of Argentina's presidential elections, and vowed to work with his government to stabilize the economy.
Tuesday, October 29th 2019 - 07:04 UTC
EU agrees to a three month Brexit; PM Johnson insists with a December election

The European Union agreed to a Brexit delay of up to three months on Monday, as Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he would push on with his bid to end Britain's political paralysis with an election on Dec 12.