Stories for 2020

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.
Wednesday, September 30th 2020 - 08:36 UTC
China factory activity steady recovery in September, but textiles remain with insufficient demand

Factory activity in China improved slightly in September, according to official data published on Wednesday, showing a small rebound in the economy ahead of the week-long National Day public holiday.
Wednesday, September 30th 2020 - 08:20 UTC
EU and Britain on collision course following approval of UK bill on internal market after Brexit

British lawmakers on Tuesday adopted a bill to regulate the UK's internal market after Brexit, defying a looming EU ultimatum as the two sides entered a final week of tense talks. Despite deep disquiet even from some members of the ruling Conservatives, the House of Commons passed the bill by 340 votes to 256.
Tuesday, September 29th 2020 - 09:55 UTC
Brazilian farmers' lobbies divided over EU complaints of Amazon deforestation

Brazil's biggest lobby group for soy farmers Aprosoja has broken ties with the Brazil Agribusiness Association (Abag) over its support for an initiative calling on the Brazilian government to rein in soaring deforestation in the Amazon rainforest.
Tuesday, September 29th 2020 - 09:26 UTC
Chile announced US$ 2 billion package to help recover and create new jobs

Chilean President Sebastian Piñera announced on Sunday the launch of US$ 2 billion in subsidies aimed at creating new jobs or recovering those lost during months of lockdown aimed at stemming the coronavirus pandemic in the globe’s top copper producer.