Stories for July 7th 2020

Tuesday, July 7th 2020 - 10:10 UTC
An out of plan shock bomb goes off in Cristina Fernandez' backyard

The violent death of a former secretary of Argentine ex-president and currently vice president, Cristina Kirchner, in El Calafate, Santa Cruz province triggered a strong clash between the Argentine government and congressional opposition since there was speculation that Fabian Gutierrez, 48, a potential whistleblower in several corruption cases, had met his destiny to the hands of an alleged Kirchner conspiration.
Tuesday, July 7th 2020 - 10:05 UTC
Falklands: journey info plus mandatory 14 day quarantine for arriving passengers by air or sea

The Falkland Islands Infectious Diseases Control Regulations 2020, which set out the requirement to quarantine for all those arriving in the Islands, whether by sea or air came into force on Monday, July 6.
Tuesday, July 7th 2020 - 10:00 UTC
Chilean aid package to help keep the ailing middle class afloat

Chilean President Sebastian Piñera announced on Sunday a new US$ 1.5 billion package of measures to help keep the country´s ailing middle class afloat as the coronavirus pandemic continues to ravage the economy of the world´s top copper producer.
Tuesday, July 7th 2020 - 09:56 UTC
Bolsonaro admits he has the symptoms associated to Covid-19: results from tests to be made public on Tuesday

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Monday he had undergone another test for the novel coronavirus, after local media reported he had symptoms associated with the COVID-19 respiratory disease, including a fever.
Tuesday, July 7th 2020 - 09:44 UTC
Trade development agreement between Venezuela and Turkey becomes effective August 21

A new trade deal between Turkey and Venezuela, officially titled “Trade Development Agreement,” will enter into force on August 21, the Turkish T24 news website said on Saturday.
Tuesday, July 7th 2020 - 09:43 UTC
Chilean copper industry halts expansion to slow the spread of coronavirus among miners

Chile's Codelco has halted work on a multibillion-dollar project to extend the life of its El Teniente mine as the copper producer strives to slow the spread of the coronavirus disease through its workforce, the state-owned mining company said.
Tuesday, July 7th 2020 - 09:41 UTC
Trudeau will miss mini summit in White House with Trump and Lopez Obrador

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will not visit Washington with Mexico’s president this week to celebrate a new North American trade deal, his office said on Monday, after Canada raised concerns over potential U.S. aluminum tariffs.
Tuesday, July 7th 2020 - 09:35 UTC
Brazil automakers expect sales to reach pre coronavirus levels in 2025

Brazil’s automakers association said on Monday it only expects auto sales to recover to pre-coronavirus levels in 2025, discarding the possibility of a V-shaped recovery and taking on a grim view for the industry.
Tuesday, July 7th 2020 - 09:25 UTC
Chinese censorship: Law professor who criticized president Xi arrested for “soliciting prostitution”

Chinese authorities on Monday detained a law professor who published essays criticizing President Xi Jinping over the coronavirus pandemic and his efforts to consolidate power, according to friends of the man.
Tuesday, July 7th 2020 - 09:22 UTC
Study shows 5,2% of Spain's population has been exposed to the new coronavirus

Results from the final stage of a nationwide antibody study show about 5.2% of Spain's population has been exposed to the new coronavirus, health officials said on Monday, confirming findings from earlier stages.