Stories for 2019

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.
Monday, October 28th 2019 - 16:57 UTC
Bolsonaro hints Argentine might need to leave Mercosur

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro said late Sunday upon departing from Abu Dhabi after a two-day state visit that if the policies of Argentina's next president affect Mercosur's agreement with the European Union (EU), a solution may be to remove the southern neighbours from the bloc.
Monday, October 28th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Transition in Argentina: Macri invites Alberto Fernandez to breakfast Monday morning at Government House

Argentine President Mauricio Macri conceded defeat in Sunday's presidential election, congratulating rival Alberto Fernandez on winning the election.
Monday, October 28th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Winds of change in Uruguay: ruling coalition stumbles, next government will be “multicolor”

Winds of change have swept in Uruguay. After fifteen years in office, and enjoying an absolute legislative majority, the Broad Front could lose control of the Executive on 24 November, when a runoff is scheduled among the two most voted candidates this Sunday.
Monday, October 28th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
President Macri defeated but confirmed as the next leader of the opposition

Argentine President Mauricio Macri's performance this Sunday following the trashing defeat he suffered last August during the PASO primaries (48% to 32%), was in effect quite surprising. He managed to recover eight points and cut the difference from 16 to eight points, 48% to 41%, besides winning in the main electoral districts of Argentina except for the always decisive Buenos Aires province.
Monday, October 28th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
Bolivian president claims political rivals are preparing a coup for this week

Bolivia's President Evo Morales claimed on Sunday his political rivals were preparing a coup d'etat next week as strike action and protests against his controversial re-election continued.
Monday, October 28th 2019 - 09:45 UTC
Piñera lifts state of emergency; new cabinet expected for this week

Embattled Chilean President Sebastian Piñera announced on Sunday that a state of emergency that has lasted more than a week amid mass protests would be lifted at midnight.