Stories for September 2020

Wednesday, September 30th 2020 - 09:50 UTC
UK considered building asylum processing centers in Ascension and St Helena

British Home Secretary Priti Patel ordered officials to explore plans for building an asylum processing centre on a remote volcanic island in the south Atlantic – more than 4,000 miles from the UK, it has been reported.
Wednesday, September 30th 2020 - 09:46 UTC
Brazil post a primary budget deficit of US$ 17bn in August; 9% of GDP in eight months

Brazil's government posted a primary budget deficit of 96.1 billion reais (US$ 17 billion) in August, the Treasury said on Monday, as the coronavirus crisis continued to necessitate huge emergency spending.
Wednesday, September 30th 2020 - 09:45 UTC
World Bank plans US$ 12bn to help poor countries with Covid-19 vaccine purchase and distribution

The World Bank on Tuesday said it has asked its board of directors to approve US$12 billion to help poor countries purchase and distribute eventual vaccines against COVID-19. The bank has already implemented emergency response programs in 111 countries and the extra money, if approved, would be aimed at low- and middle-income countries.
Wednesday, September 30th 2020 - 09:45 UTC
Trump turned the debate with challenger Biden into a dog fight and near chaos

The first debate between U.S. President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden deteriorated into bitter taunts and near chaos on Tuesday night as Trump repeatedly interrupted his opponent with angry — and personal — jabs that sometimes overshadowed the sharply different visions each man has for a nation facing historic crises.
Wednesday, September 30th 2020 - 09:44 UTC
Chile drops out from regional agreement to deliver access of information in environmental matters

Chile said last week it would not sign the Escazu Agreement -- a decision that generated surprise and disappointment among environmentalists because along with Costa Rica, Santiago has promoted it since 2012.
Wednesday, September 30th 2020 - 09:40 UTC
Bolsonaro hits back at accusations his government is breaking the spending cap with accounting gimmicks

Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro hit back on Tuesday at accusations his government is using accounting gimmicks to fund a new minimum income program without breaking its spending cap, its most important fiscal rule.
Wednesday, September 30th 2020 - 09:24 UTC
Peru's credit risk, EMBIG, stands at 183 points, less than half the region's average

Peru's EMBIG (Emerging Markets Bond Index Global) spread stood at 183 basis points, while the EMBIG Latin America spread increased 52 bps to 494 bps on September 16-23, the Central Reserve Bank (BCR) has reported.
Wednesday, September 30th 2020 - 09:12 UTC
Brazilian court blocks Bolsonaro attempt to repeal regulations protecting mangroves and coastal ecosystems

Brazilian court blocked President Jair Bolsonaro's government on Tuesday from repealing regulations protecting mangroves and other fragile coastal ecosystems, after an outcry from environmentalists.
Wednesday, September 30th 2020 - 09:09 UTC
Post lockdown Mediterranean cruise vessel docks in Greece with coronavirus cases

The first cruise ship to sail to Greece since the coronavirus lockdown docked at the port of Piraeus early on Tuesday after a dozen crew members were reported positive for the virus, state news agency ANA said.
Wednesday, September 30th 2020 - 09:02 UTC
US Treasury US$ 25bn in loans to support seven large airlines

The U.S. Treasury said on Tuesday it had closed loans to seven large airlines hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic and urged Congress to save tens of thousands of airline jobs by extending billions in payroll assistance.