Stories for January 2021

Friday, January 22nd 2021 - 09:29 UTC
Biden pledges to vaccinate 100 million Americans in the next 100 days

Total deaths from the coronavirus pandemic in the United States “will likely top 500,000 next month,” President Joe Biden warned on Thursday, as he explained his government's plan to curb the toll the disease has been taking on Americans.  
Friday, January 22nd 2021 - 09:08 UTC
Brazilian meatpacker announces China has lifted bans on two processing plants

Brazilian meatpacker JBS SA announced that China has lifted bans on two meat plants imposed in 2020 over coronavirus concerns.
Friday, January 22nd 2021 - 08:32 UTC
Brazil keeps Selic rate at 2%, but uncertainty about economic growth remains

The Brazil Central bank rate setting committee, Copom, unanimously decided on Wednesday to maintain the Selic rate at 2.00% for the fourth time running, but anticipating that inflation expectations for the next two years have risen and uncertainty surrounds the Brazilian economy in the short term.
Thursday, January 21st 2021 - 09:38 UTC
Coronavirus in several Spanish fishing vessels delays departure to the Falklands squid season

The departure of several fishing vessels scheduled to leave from Vigo, Galicia to the Falkland Islands' squid season, has been delayed because a few crew members tested positive for the coronavirus. Companies involved have undertaken the necessary and isolation measures, reports the local media.
Thursday, January 21st 2021 - 09:30 UTC
La Nacion editorial “Brexit and Malvinas”, a weaker UK and a blow to Falklands' finances

Argentina must closely monitor the evolution of the Falkland Islands' economy as a result of the UK's exit from the European Union since this strategic error means a new chapter can be opened in the long sovereignty conflict between Argentina and UK.
Thursday, January 21st 2021 - 09:29 UTC
South American leaders congratulate Joe Biden and Kamala Harris

Leaders of South America congratulated and celebrated the new United States administration on Wednesday as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were officially inaugurated.
Thursday, January 21st 2021 - 09:20 UTC
Argentina ended 2020 with a 6,5% of GDP budget primary deficit

Argentina's 2020 budget primary deficit reached 6,5% of GDP, according to a release from the Economy ministry, while the overall deficit was equivalent to 8,5% of GDP, given the massive support to the government to address the pandemic a recession.
Thursday, January 21st 2021 - 09:10 UTC
Beijing blacklists 28 “anti-China” politicians from the former administration

On Wednesday noon as Joe Biden was being sworn in as 46th US president, China's Foreign Ministry announced sanctions on 28 anti-China politicians under the former president including former secretary of state Mike Pompeo. The move was characterized by Chinese experts as a well-timed and vigorous demonstration of Beijing's bottom line in the fight-back against anti-China forces, reports The Global Times.
Thursday, January 21st 2021 - 09:06 UTC
Teamsters protesting and blocking Argentine highways threaten domestic supplies and grain exports

For the fourth day running independent teamsters are blocking roads in Argentina as part of a protest over what they describe fuel prices, exorbitant taxes, and highway tolls. The lockdown threatens the export of grains and oilseeds, CIARA-CEC the industry chamber said.
Thursday, January 21st 2021 - 08:57 UTC
Sao Paulo and Mato Grosso concentrated 42% of Brazilian beef exports in 2020

The states of Sao Paulo and Mato Grosso led Brazilian beef exports in 2020, a record year for the country with total sales of 2,016 million tons. Data from SECEX (the Brazilian foreign-trade secretariat) compiled by ABRAFRIGO (the Brazilian meatpackers association) point out that São Paulo shipments totaled 439,900 tons, or 21.8% of the total, while shipments from Mato Grosso reached 407,700 tons or 20.2% of the total.