Stories for June 2020

Wednesday, June 17th 2020 - 18:54 UTC
Honduran president and wife test positive for Covid 19

The Honduran president has said he and his wife have tested positive for coronavirus. The Central American nation has registered just under 10,000 COVID-19 infections, according to the health ministry, and 330 deaths.
Wednesday, June 17th 2020 - 18:16 UTC
US energy sector anticipates sweeping changes is Biden reaches the White House

Rapidan Energy Group predicts sweeping changes for the energy sector if former Vice President Joe Biden beats US President Donald Trump in November. Biden's policies would have global implications for energy trade, altering US/China relations, the pace of Iran's oil recovery, trans-Atlantic climate action and other factors.
Wednesday, June 17th 2020 - 17:57 UTC
Brazil temporarily lowers biodiesel content of diesel, given the strong demand from harvest time

Brazil's National Petroleum Agency, ANP, temporarily reduced the volume of biodiesel blended with diesel sold at the pump to 10% from 12% for the next five days in an emergency move, the country's lead regulator for the oil and natural gas industry said Tuesday.
Wednesday, June 17th 2020 - 17:51 UTC
Trump administration nominates White House official to lead the Inter American Development Bank

The Trump administration announced it plans to nominate the top White House official for Latin America to lead the Inter-American Development Bank, aiming to break a six-decade tradition of choosing the bank's leadership from candidates in that region.
Wednesday, June 17th 2020 - 12:19 UTC
Brazilian federal police raids and arrests Bolsonaro followers for funding “anti democratic” activities

Brazilian federal police have raided supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro accused by prosecutors of funding “anti-democratic” activities. The raids follow the arrest of an affiliated far-right activist.
Wednesday, June 17th 2020 - 12:16 UTC
China and India fight in disputed Himalayan area; New Delhi admits 20 dead soldiers

China and India have accused each other of provoking fighting in which at least 20 Indian soldiers were killed in a disputed Himalayan area. The Indian army said that both sides suffered casualties, but there has been no word on numbers from China yet.
Wednesday, June 17th 2020 - 12:09 UTC
Investment inflows to Latina America forecasted to halve from US$ 164 billion

Investment flows to Latin America are expected to halve in 2020 from the US$ 164 billion received last year, according to UNCTAD's World Investment Report 2020.
Wednesday, June 17th 2020 - 08:35 UTC
Chile's government agrees with opposition US$ 12bn stimulus package

Chile’s government reached a deal with opposition lawmakers for a US$ 12 billion stimulus package over the weekend as infections hit a record and the health minister quit.
Wednesday, June 17th 2020 - 08:26 UTC
Peru's economic activity plunges 405% year on year in April

Peru´s economic activity sank 40.49% year-on-year in April, its worst-ever percentage drop in output, as a national lockdown to combat the coronavirus slammed the brakes on industry across the country, the government said.
Wednesday, June 17th 2020 - 08:22 UTC
Argentina extends confidentiality agreements with creditors for one day

Argentina has extended confidentiality agreements with creditors by one day to allow further negotiations as the two sides seek a last-ditch agreement to restructure around US$ 65 billion in debt.