Stories for 2019

Monday, September 23rd 2019 - 13:19 UTC
British oil tanker Stena Impero to be released from Iranian custody soon

The British oil tanker Stena Impero, held by Iran in the Strait of Hormuz since July for alleged “maritime violations,” has been cleared to leave, according to local press reports published Sunday. The vessel is due to depart “soon.”
Monday, September 23rd 2019 - 10:56 UTC
Argentine president's wife trip to Spain viewed as preparation for future exile

Argentina's political future seems to be no mystery regarding the upcoming October 27 presidential elections. So much so that First Lady Juliana Awada's snap trip Sunday to Madrid citing entertainment and social engagements was announced by the media as a preparation for a post December 10 exile that looks inevitable after the outcome of the August 11 primaries.
Monday, September 23rd 2019 - 10:07 UTC
Michelle Bachelet says she can't work miracles for Venezuela and its “critical human rights situation”

The High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, denounced that her figure is misunderstood in Venezuela’s case. The Chilean president, who published a severe report in July denouncing human rights violations in Venezuela, said that many in that country mistakenly see her as “the virgin Mary, who can work miracles” and solve the humanitarian drama.
Sunday, September 22nd 2019 - 22:59 UTC
Bachelet pities Brazil over Bolsonaro's support to Pinochet

The United Nations' High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said Saturday she felt “sorry for Brazil,” after President Jair Bolsonaro publicly expressed his support for former Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet.
Sunday, September 22nd 2019 - 19:45 UTC
AMLO eyes referendum to legalise drugs in Mexico for medical purposes

Mexico's leftwing President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) took a challenging stance towards traditional medicine and admitted a referendum about legalising some drugs for treatment purposes was likely.
Sunday, September 22nd 2019 - 12:41 UTC
New sex scandal hits Panama's Catholic Church - three priests spared from duties

Three Catholic priests were removed from their religious functions in Panama Friday for “inappropriate” and “scandalous” behaviours, after a digital news outlet revealed sexual encounters of priests with men, including a minor.
Saturday, September 21st 2019 - 17:37 UTC
Uruguayan President Vázquez successfully completes first round of radiotherapy

Doctors treating Uruguayan President Tabaré Vázquez of lung cancer Friday announced the 79-year-old head of state and an oncologist himself has completed the first round of radiotherapy treatment “with excellent tolerance.”
Saturday, September 21st 2019 - 13:58 UTC
Four Russian fugitives in Argentina await extradition

The Russian government has filed a formal request to Argentina for the extradition of four of their nationals who are charged with economic crimes, Deputy Prosecutor General Alexei Zakharov, in Buenos Aires for the 24th conference of the International Association of Prosecutors, said Friday.
Saturday, September 21st 2019 - 13:30 UTC
Brazil fears Chinese invasion, says website

Top secret documents drafted by Brazilian military, backed by President Jair Bolsonaro, indicate that the Amazon is under threat of Chinese penetration, according to a report published Friday by the site The Intercept, accessed by the Italian news agency ANSA.
Saturday, September 21st 2019 - 12:41 UTC
Alberto Fernández on tour, meets with Evo in Bolivia

Bolivia's President Evo Morales and Argentina's presidential frontrunner Alberto Fernández met Thursday evening in Santa Cruz de la Sierra to discuss Latin American region and possible future joint actions.