MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for February 18th 2021
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Thursday, February 18th 2021 - 09:50 UTC
Bondholders criticize Argentina erratic economic policies, subordinated to politics
Creditors have criticized the current Argentine government of the country for what it describes as “erratic” economic policies claiming they are impeding growth and weighing on bond prices five months after the government restructured some US$ 65 billion in foreign bonds.
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Thursday, February 18th 2021 - 08:50 UTC
Fearful of inflation Argentina claims consumer corporations are holding back production volumes
With inflation far from target and increasing consumer prices, Argentina is investigating firms including Danone, Procter & Gamble, Fargo, miller Cañuelas, abattoir Paledini and Unilever, along with food producers like Bunge, accusing them of deliberately holding back production.
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Thursday, February 18th 2021 - 08:44 UTC
PAHO still uncertain about the delivery date of vaccines for the COVAX initiative to benefit 37 countries
With COVAX delivery of new vaccines expected soon in the Americas, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Director Carissa F. Etienne called for overcoming barriers to ensure “fair and equitable access.”
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Thursday, February 18th 2021 - 08:38 UTC
Latin America demand rich countries stop hoarding the Covid-19 vaccines
Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard during a virtual meeting of the UN Security Council called on rich countries to stop hoarding vaccines against Covid-19 impeding the poor from being inoculated.
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Thursday, February 18th 2021 - 08:38 UTC
Blizzards and freezing temperatures leave vast areas of US without power, heat or drinking water
AP – Millions in the United States were preparing for another night blast of snow and ice following a day in which vast areas of states, mainly Texas has to endure frigid conditions without electricity or heat. Some thirty deaths have been reported so far.
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Thursday, February 18th 2021 - 08:38 UTC
Google agrees to pay Australian media news content, but Facebook blocks Aussie users
Google apparently has struck deals with Australian media to pay for news content, but Facebook on Thursday blocked Australian users from sharing or viewing news content on the platform.
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Thursday, February 18th 2021 - 06:59 UTC
UN Covid-19 summit: Guterres calls on G20 to implement a global immunization plan
Addressing the equitable distribution of vaccines against the coronavirus in the Security Council, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres proposed the creation of an emergency task force by the G20 countries to prepare and help implement a global immunization plan.
