Stories for December 15th 2020

Tuesday, December 15th 2020 - 21:57 UTC
US latest attack submarine visits Brazil for the incorporation of three Scorpone class submersibles

The Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Vermont (SSN 792) is operating in the US 4th Fleet area of operations and conducted a brief stop for logistics in Rio de Janeiro December 10-15.
Tuesday, December 15th 2020 - 18:10 UTC
Mass inoculation against Covid-19 in Brazil “only possible” in March with the AstraZenca vaccine

In Brazil, a mass inoculation campaign against Covid 19 will only be possible from March and will rely on the Astra Zeneca vaccine, a senior health official at the country’s leading public biomedical institute told Reuters.
Tuesday, December 15th 2020 - 18:04 UTC
Brazil risks losing its vote in UN if it doesn't pay US$ 113 million of its debt

Brazil once again risks losing its vote at the United Nations if it doesn’t pay a portion of what it owes to the global organization, which is facing a growing cash crunch as the Covid-19 crisis puts pressure on budgets worldwide.
Tuesday, December 15th 2020 - 15:20 UTC
In live stream at several US cities, vaccination started, “healing is coming”

New York City intensive care unit nurse on Monday became the first person in the United States to receive a coronavirus vaccine, calling it a sign that “healing is coming,” as the nation’s COVID-19 death toll crossed a staggering 300,000 lives lost.
Tuesday, December 15th 2020 - 15:03 UTC
Lack of confidence, Argentine government main challenge in its first year

Argentina's current government has had a wild ride in its first year of government: a sovereign default, huge debt restructurings together with sliding reserves, a currency crisis, a weak economy battered by COVID-19, and massive money printing.
Tuesday, December 15th 2020 - 14:54 UTC
China will upgrade Argentina's railway system with a US$ 4,7bn contract

Rail companies from China have signed agreements worth US$ 4.7bn with the government of Argentina, aimed at improving the country’s rail system.
Tuesday, December 15th 2020 - 12:47 UTC
BAS to study impact of giant A'68 iceberg and fresh water on South Georgia's ecosystem

A research mission to determine the impact of the giant A-68a iceberg on one of the world’s most important ecosystems gets underway next month. A team of scientists, led by British Antarctic Survey (BAS), will set sail on the National Oceanography Centre’s (NOC) ship bound for the sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia.
Tuesday, December 15th 2020 - 12:26 UTC
Mercosur ready to address EU environmental concerns that have stalled trade deal

Mercosur countries will address environmental concerns raised by the European Union that have stalled ratification of a free trade deal between the two trade blocs, Argentina’s foreign minister said on Monday.
Tuesday, December 15th 2020 - 09:55 UTC
Distrust of Bolsonaro is holding up the EU/Mercosur trade deal, says EU ambassador in Brasilia

Distrust in Europe of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro's government is holding up ratification of a trade deal between the European Union and Mercosur, the EU ambassador to Brasilia said.
Tuesday, December 15th 2020 - 09:50 UTC
Sao Paulo delays release of efficacy data for the Chinese Covid-19 vaccine

Brazil's Sao Paulo state delayed on Monday the release of efficacy data for the COVID-19 vaccine developed by China's Sinovac, tightening the timeframe for the regulator approval before a planned roll out on Jan. 25.