Stories for November 2019

Thursday, November 7th 2019 - 09:48 UTC
Bolsonaro's pro-gun legislation watered down by Congress

Lawmakers in Brazil have watered down pro-gun President Jair Bolsonaro's proposal that would have allowed ordinary people to carry weapons in public.
Thursday, November 7th 2019 - 09:43 UTC
Brazil's oil fields auction falls well short of expectations: US$ 17bn instead of US$ 26bn targeted

Brazil's auction of drilling rights to four deep-sea oil fields raised a disappointing US$17 billion on Wednesday, officials said, well short of expectations for the highly-anticipated mega sale.
Thursday, November 7th 2019 - 09:23 UTC
Brazil's leading bank affected by political instability in Argentina and Chile

Political instability in Argentina and Chile is taking a toll on Itaú Unibanco Holding SA’s businesses beyond its home market of Brazil, Chief Executive Candido Bracher said on Tuesday.
Thursday, November 7th 2019 - 09:18 UTC
Colombia's defense minister resigns for not disclosing the death of minors y military operations

Colombia's defense minister has resigned after coming under fire for failing to disclose the deaths of several minors in a military operation. Guillermo Botero submitted his resignation to President Iván Duque on Tuesday evening, citing the current “political circumstances.”
Thursday, November 7th 2019 - 09:18 UTC
FAO Director General calls for ocean sustainable solutions for fisheries

Various investments in ocean sustainability will raise the amount of fish to feed the poor, helping drive progress towards the eradication of hunger which is the lynchpin for achieving the other Sustainable Development Goals, FAO Director-General Qu Dongyu said in a speech.
Thursday, November 7th 2019 - 09:02 UTC
Three years of bonanza for meat exporters because of China's pig disease

Global meat shippers have three years to make the most of the outbreak of fatal pig disease in China before Chinese pork imports peak, according to a report released by the U.S. pork industry, which is competing for sales against Europe and South America.
Thursday, November 7th 2019 - 08:50 UTC
Uber safety measures to protect passengers and drivers in Brazil and Mexico

Uber said on Wednesday that it will allow passengers and drivers to record audio of their trips in Brazil and Mexico using a new feature in the app, as the ride-hailing company copes with recurring safety concerns during its trips.
Thursday, November 7th 2019 - 07:56 UTC
Copa Libertadores final moved to Lima from Santiago because of the social unrest in Chile

The Copa Libertadores final between Flamengo and River Plate has been moved to Lima in Peru from Santiago due to the continuing unrest in the Chilean capital, the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) announced.
Thursday, November 7th 2019 - 06:02 UTC
Bolivian opposition leader arrives in La Paz and will formally demand the resignation of president Morales

Bolivian protest leader who has become a figurehead for opposition to President Evo Morales arrived on Wednesday in capital La Paz, where he plans to formally demand the leftist leader step down after a contentious election last month.
Thursday, November 7th 2019 - 05:52 UTC
Boris Johnson launches election campaign in Labour stronghold of Birmingham

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday launched the Conservatives' election campaign in a traditional stronghold of the Labour opposition he hopes to win over by vowing to “get Brexit done”.