Stories for September 2020

Wednesday, September 2nd 2020 - 09:50 UTC
Brazil/Argentina spat over non automatic import licenses delaying Mercosur bilateral trade

Brazil expressed its disenchantment with the Argentine policy of delaying the approval of the so-called nonautomatic import licenses which has seen millions of dollars in sales held at the border. This situation has been increasing in recent months, in what is considered a breach of bilateral accords in the framework of Mercosur agreements, and the World Trade Organization, WTO, rules.
Wednesday, September 2nd 2020 - 09:46 UTC
Roundup weedkiller and cancer decision, appealed by Bayer at California Supreme Court

Bayer AG has asked California’s Supreme Court to review a decision awarding US$ 20.5 million to a groundskeeper who claimed the company’s Roundup weedkiller caused his cancer, arguing the ruling was at odds with federal law and settled legal principles.
Wednesday, September 2nd 2020 - 09:45 UTC
Brazilian economy is back to 2009 size, following a 11,4% contraction in the second quarter

Brazil’s economy shrank in the second quarter by the most on record as anti-coronavirus lockdown measures slammed activity in almost every sector, dragging Latin America’s largest economy back to the size it was in 2009.
Wednesday, September 2nd 2020 - 09:44 UTC
Colombia reopens and tries to reignite the economy after months of restrictions

Airports, bus terminals, restaurants, and gyms reopened in most of Colombia on Tuesday as the nation attempts to reignite its economy following months of restrictions for the coronavirus pandemic. The step expanded previous moves that allowed shops, construction sites, shopping malls, and factories to resume operations in June in most of the country's cities.
Wednesday, September 2nd 2020 - 09:43 UTC
Argentina/China accord to produce nine million tons of pork delayed by environmentalists

The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between China and Argentina scheduled for this week has been delayed until November, the Argentine foreign ministry announced officially on Tuesday. The delay will enable to add an “article referred to the protection of the environment, natural resources, and bio-security”, added the release.
Wednesday, September 2nd 2020 - 09:12 UTC
JPMorgan Chase & Co transfers private banking clients in Brazil to a local lender

JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) has reached an agreement with Brazil’s Banco Bradesco SA (BBDC4.SA) to potentially transfer its private banking clients to the Brazilian lender, according to a document filed by Bradesco.
Wednesday, September 2nd 2020 - 08:38 UTC
Falklands and St Helena will be participating in the Virtual Island Summit

St Helena and the Falkland Islands will be joining over 100 islands in the Virtual Island Summit. The Summit (https://www.islandinnovation.co/summit/) is a free online event aimed at connecting islands across the globe to share common experiences through a digital platform.
Wednesday, September 2nd 2020 - 08:20 UTC
Paraguayan wheat exports drop 42% in July because of stricter controls in Brazil

The Paraguayan Chamber of Cereals and Oilseed exporters and traders, Capeco reported that the country's exports fell by 42.2% in July, with 267,949 tons, compared to 464,005 tons shipped in the previous month. This represents a drop of about 196,056 tons month-on-month.
Wednesday, September 2nd 2020 - 08:15 UTC
Pope Francis urges nations to fight global warming: “creation is groaning”

Pope Francis on Tuesday urged nations to fight global warming according to the 2015 Paris climate accord, weighing in on issues that figure in the US presidential race. Modern society had pushed the planet beyond its limits and the time to fix a climate emergency was running out, he said.
Wednesday, September 2nd 2020 - 08:00 UTC
South Georgia launches Macaroni penguin 50 pence coin

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Government have announced the launching of the penultimate 50 pence coin in the penguin series, which features the macaroni penguin.