Stories for July 25th 2020

Saturday, July 25th 2020 - 21:02 UTC
Falklands : Repatriation flight to Punta Arenas

On July 13 ExCo approved measures to facilitate a repatriation flight for approximately 50 individuals present in the Falklands who had planned to return home via scheduled flights, but due to the suspension of the LATAM services to South America had been unable to do so.
Saturday, July 25th 2020 - 08:54 UTC
Three polls show Bolsonaro gaining support and favorite for the 2022 re-election

Three polls released this week show gains for President Jair Bolsonaro, putting him as favorite to win re-election in 2022 despite his controversial handling of Brazil's raging coronavirus crisis.
Saturday, July 25th 2020 - 08:51 UTC
Brazil study confirms hydroxychloroquine is ineffective to treat Covid-19

A study published on Thursday on the use of hydroxychloroquine in Brazil to treat Covid-19 found the drug ineffective, the latest blow to President Jair Bolsonaro's push for its widespread use.
Saturday, July 25th 2020 - 08:50 UTC
“Mobilizations” anticipated in Bolivia as election date was pushed back to October

Bolivia's general election will be pushed back until October 18 as the coronavirus pandemic grips the South American nation, which is forecasted to fan tensions between the interim conservative government and the socialist party of former President Evo Morales.
Saturday, July 25th 2020 - 08:43 UTC
Mayor of Mexico City warns of a possible resurgence of coronavirus cases

The mayor of Mexico City warned on Friday of a possible resurgence of coronavirus cases in the sprawling capital in the coming months, noting that hospitalizations have been on the rise in recent days.
Saturday, July 25th 2020 - 08:41 UTC
A milestone for Beijing's space program: China launches Tianwen-1 with a rover to research Mars

China launched a rover to Mars on Thursday, another milestone for its space program after putting humans into orbit and landing a probe on the moon. It is among a trio of nations, along with the United Arab Emirates and the United States, launching missions to the Red Planet this month, taking advantage of a period when Mars and Earth are favorably aligned.
Saturday, July 25th 2020 - 08:41 UTC
Alleged Chinese researcher spy turns in after hiding in the San Francisco consulate

A Chinese researcher who took refuge from US authorities at China's consulate in San Francisco is now in American custody and is expected to appear in court on Monday, US Justice Department officials said.
Saturday, July 25th 2020 - 08:40 UTC
Facebook and Twitter take down the accounts of high-profile Bolsonaro supporters

Facebook and Twitter took down the accounts of several high-profile supporters of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro following a Supreme Court order, a move that underlines the tricky territory the social media titans are navigating in some of the world's largest jurisdictions.
Saturday, July 25th 2020 - 08:39 UTC
Argentine Patagonia provinces under a blanket of snow

Continuous snowfalls have blanketed Argentine Patagonia provinces together with extremely low temperatures, in what is considered the worst winter since the nineties, according to the Argentinean Meteorological System. The meter-high snow is threatening agriculture, livestock and has interrupted traffic.
Saturday, July 25th 2020 - 08:34 UTC
Washington announces nominee for next head of OECD

White House advisor Chris Liddell will be Washington's nominee to be the next head of the OECD, an administration official said on Friday, putting a Trump ally in the running to lead the association of advanced economies.