Stories for 2020

Wednesday, August 12th 2020 - 08:46 UTC
Mexican masked wrestlers out of business or forced to underground fights by the Covid-19 virus

Mexico’s legendary masked wrestlers have been economically body-slammed by the coronavirus pandemic, with some resorting to food parcels or even underground fights to survive a ban on sporting events.
Wednesday, August 12th 2020 - 08:42 UTC
Obesity and diabetes plagued Mexico confronts world's biggest food companies

The United States, European Union, Canada, and Switzerland, home to some of the world's biggest food companies, have pressed Mexico to delay upcoming health warnings on processed food and drinks, a World Trade Organization document showed.
Wednesday, August 12th 2020 - 08:38 UTC
US inventories of crude fall helping to move oil prices higher

Oil prices moved higher on Wednesday after an industry report showed that U.S. inventories of crude fell more than analysts had expected, bolstering hopes that fuel demand in the world's biggest economy can weather the coronavirus pandemic.
Wednesday, August 12th 2020 - 08:27 UTC
Brazilian commodities exports booming: corn shipments exceed soybean

Data released on Monday by Brazil' Foreign Trade Secretariat (Secex) indicates that corn exports reached 2 million tons in the first week of August and exceeded soybean shipments in this period.
Wednesday, August 12th 2020 - 08:10 UTC
Gibraltar wins de Med Cruise Award for its commitment during the pandemic

In the second edition of the annual MedCruise Awards, Gibraltar has won the award for the “Western Mediterranean MedCruise port showing the greatest commitment during the pandemic”.
Tuesday, August 11th 2020 - 09:54 UTC
Venezuelan court sentenced two former US soldiers to 20 years in prison over a failed coup to oust Maduro

A Venezuelan court sentenced two former US soldiers to 20 years in prison for their role in a failed incursion aimed at ousting President Nicolas Maduro in early May, chief prosecutor Tarek Saab said over the weekend.
Tuesday, August 11th 2020 - 09:40 UTC
Brazilian food processor JBS hiring additional workers in many plants plagued with the coronavirus

Food processor JBS SA is hiring 5,200 additional workers in Brazil, seeking to boost output in a key export base while fending off the threat of the novel coronavirus, which disrupted some its plants in the second quarter.
Tuesday, August 11th 2020 - 09:35 UTC
Record export of Brazilian beef in July; China becomes the insatiable client

Brazilian beef exports including fresh and processed products reached a monthly record of 194,093 tons during July, up 17% from the same month a year ago, according to the Brazilian Slaughterhouse Association (Abrafrigo).
Tuesday, August 11th 2020 - 09:10 UTC
Scottish independence rapidly becoming a serious challenge for Boris Johnson

Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned on Monday that Britain would be weaker if the union that binds its four nations were broken - his latest rejection of a growing push for Scottish independence.
Tuesday, August 11th 2020 - 09:00 UTC
UK's oil industry close to collapse, says Premier Oil director; North Sea not profitable below US$ 60 a barrel

The UK's oil industry is in “crisis” as prices drop, a senior industry leader has told the BBC. Oil companies and service providers are cutting staff and investment to save money.