Stories for March 3rd 2021

Wednesday, March 3rd 2021 - 09:56 UTC
Uruguayan president addresses Congress and anticipates a year of structural reforms

Uruguayan president Luis Lacalle Pou addressed Congress on Tuesday to report on his first year and one day in office, underlining the extraordinary 2020 pandemic year which surprised the world, and Uruguay, but he also made several announcements referred to future activities and investments.
Wednesday, March 3rd 2021 - 08:56 UTC
Argentina again forced to ramp LNG imports , as domestic gas production falls

Argentina forced to quickly ramp up LNG imports in the coming winter months to meet its heating season, as domestic gas production dwindles and Bolivian pipeline imports slow.
Wednesday, March 3rd 2021 - 08:56 UTC
Merck & Co to the rescue of Johnson & Johnson single shot Covid-19 vaccine

Merck & Co will help make rival Johnson & Johnson's single-shot Covid-19 vaccine in a partnership set to be announced on Tuesday by US President Joe Biden, a White House official said. J&J's vaccine production has been slower than promised.
Wednesday, March 3rd 2021 - 08:40 UTC
Brazil's currency losing ground: central bank chief says it is not justified by economic fundamentals

With public finances threatened, Brazil’s Real has suffered as investors adjust to changing liquidity conditions globally, but some of it has not been justified by economic fundamentals, central bank President Roberto Campos Neto said on Tuesday.
Wednesday, March 3rd 2021 - 08:38 UTC
Louise De Sousa is the new British Ambassador to Chile

Ambassador Mrs. Louise De Sousa will lead the British Embassy’s efforts further strengthening ties and co-operation between the United Kingdom and Chile. Ambassador De Sousa’s priorities will focus on UK and Chile co-operation responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and a clean, resilient global economic recovery; promoting meaningful action to tackle climate change in the lead-up to the COP26 climate conference; and further strengthening trade and prosperity between the UK and Chile. The ambassador’s work will also include defence and security co-operation, science and innovation, educational and cultural links, and gender equality, reflecting UK global priorities.
Wednesday, March 3rd 2021 - 08:38 UTC
Producer price inflation in Brazil anticipates Central bank will raise interest rates

Brazil's statistics agency IBGE said on Tuesday the monthly rate of producer price inflation kicked off this year at its second highest, with prices rising across all 24 activities surveyed.
Wednesday, March 3rd 2021 - 08:26 UTC
World leaders congratulate Gorbachev on his 90th birthday; most Russians not convinced with his reforms

Mikhail Gorbachev turned 90 on Tuesday, with several world leaders sending well-wishes to the former leader of the Soviet Union. The ex-leader of the Soviet Union and secretary-general of the Communist Party is considered by some as one of the greatest reformers of the 20th century — but remains a controversial figure at home.
Wednesday, March 3rd 2021 - 08:18 UTC
Scottish leaders' quarrel: Conservatives call for the resignation of First Minister Sturgeon

Scotland's first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, should resign, the main opposition party said on Tuesday amid a dispute involving her predecessor that threatens to damage the independence movement.
Wednesday, March 3rd 2021 - 08:08 UTC
The great Pele received his first dose of Covid-19 vaccine, “unforgettable day”

The great Brazilian football star Pele received his first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, calling it an “unforgettable day.” The 80-year-old Brazilian football great posted the news on his social media channels along with a picture of himself receiving the shot in his right arm.