Stories for 2019

Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 08:37 UTC
Brazilian Judge bars celebration of 1964 military coup that overthrew an elected government

A judge has barred a planned celebration marking the anniversary of the 1964 Brazilian coup which overthrew the democratic government of the elected leader Joao Goulart. President Jair Bolsonaro had planned to celebrate the anniversary of the start of the military dictatorship on Sunday.
Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 08:30 UTC
Red Cross ready to supply humanitarian aid to Venezuela, apparently negotiated with Maduro's regime

The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said on Friday it was prepared to channel humanitarian aid to Venezuela through an operation that could be similar to one in Syria, potentially helping ease chronic hunger and disease in the South American nation. President Nicolas Maduro in February blocked efforts by political opponents to bring US-backed aid into the country across its borders with neighboring Colombia and Brazil, and has denied the country is suffering a humanitarian crisis.
Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 08:18 UTC
A third of Argentines, and one in two children living in poverty conditions, according to official data

The poverty rate in Argentina during the second half of 2018 rose to 32%, or six percentage points from the same period the previous year, while 6.7% of citizens are living in a state of extreme poverty or indigence. The data was released by the INDEC Argentina's official statistics bureau on Thursday.
Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 08:15 UTC
Argentina election year: Macri increases spending on energy subsidies

Argentina will increase spending on energy subsidies by more than US$ 100 million this year to compensate gas companies hit by delayed domestic price increases, a source at the nation's energy secretariat said.
Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 08:13 UTC
Argentina begins commemoration acts of Malvinas War

In anticipation of the 37th anniversary of the start of the South Atlantic conflict, 2 April 1982, the Argentine football association and Army have organized a raft of events to pay homage to the 649 combatants fallen during the invasion of the British South Atlantic Islands claimed by Argentina.
Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 08:10 UTC
UK business groups “devastated” with Parliament handling of Brexit debate

Business groups have said they are “devastated” after Parliament's latest rejection of the prime minister's EU withdrawal plan. They urged MPs and the government to find a solution and stave off the “nightmare” of a no-deal Brexit.
Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 08:08 UTC
Huawei sales top US$ 100bn despite US campaign on fears of security threat

Chinese telecoms giant Huawei said revenues topped US$ 100bn in 2018 despite a US-led campaign against the business on fears it poses a security threat. The firm said revenue for 2018 hit 721.2bn yuan (US$ 107bn), while net profit jumped 25% to 59.3bn yuan.
Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 08:04 UTC
EU bans use of plastic cutlery and cottons buds by 2021

Single-use plastic items such as straws, forks and knives as well as cotton buds will be banned in the European Union by 2021 following a vote by EU lawmakers last Wednesday as the bloc pushes manufacturers to step up their recycling efforts.
Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 08:02 UTC
Brazil central bank cautious as outside shocks and domestic political tension mount

Brazil’s central bank will take its time analyzing the economic impact from an increasing number of shocks from abroad and rising political tension at home that appear to be slowing the government’s reform process, its president said.
Saturday, March 30th 2019 - 07:56 UTC
Travelers scrambling to travel to Brazil following visa requirement changes

Travelers are scrambling to get plane tickets to Brazil now that the country has erased the need for a visa. Australian, Canadian, Japanese and American tourists will no longer need a visa starting June 17, 2019, and a new Kayak survey revealed searches for flights have shown double-digit increases.