Stories for May 26th 2021

Wednesday, May 26th 2021 - 17:07 UTC
Argentines defy lockdown and stage protests nationwide against President Fernández

Street protests against the Government were recorded in most Argentine cities Tuesday, particularly around Buenos Aires' iconic Obelisco, but also outside the Olivos presidential residence to signal the people's disapproval of the newer restrictions on sanitary grounds.
Wednesday, May 26th 2021 - 15:03 UTC
Mounting pressure on Beijing to allow a second team to track the source of Covid-19 in China

A leading scientist on the WHO's COVID-19 mission to China said on Tuesday that a follow-up trip could be helpful to gather additional research on the origins of the disease, but should be separate from any audit of information provided by Beijing.
Wednesday, May 26th 2021 - 08:55 UTC
Covid-19 deals 10-year setback to Latin America income levels, IMF top official says

The International Monetary Fund (IMF)'s Director of the Western Hemisphere Department Alejandro Werner has said that the current coronavirus pandemic will result in a 10-year setback to the income levels of the region.
Wednesday, May 26th 2021 - 08:30 UTC
Bolivia's economy grows 5.3% in between January and April 2021

Economic activity in Bolivia has grown 5.3% from January to April 2021, according to The Global Index of Economic Activity (IGAE), Economy Minister Marcelo Montenegro announced Tuesday.
Wednesday, May 26th 2021 - 08:17 UTC
Moscow reacts to claims by Colombian Minister that Russia was behind the ongoing political unrest

Russia's Foreign Ministry summoned Colombian ambassador Alfonso Lopez Caballero following remarks by Bogotá's Defense Minister Diego Molano, who claimed that Moscow was behind ”cyberattacks” linked to the political unrest the South Amerian country is going through.
Wednesday, May 26th 2021 - 08:06 UTC
Alleged Shining Path attack leaves 18 dead in Peru

A terrorist attack allegedly perpetrated by a column of the Shining Path group has left at least 18 dead in the Peruvian province of Satipo, in the Junín region, in the jungle Valley of the Apurímac, Ene and Mantaro rivers, it was reported late Monday.
Wednesday, May 26th 2021 - 08:02 UTC
Argentine Air Force faces another hurdle for its re equipment plans

Another hurdle has cropped up for the Argentine Air Force attempt to begin recovering its once might, which succumbed during the Falkland Islands conflict and with obsolescence. In effect, a long list of countries have been most willing to sell supersonic fighter jets to Argentina, but mainly costs and the British arms embargo have conspired.
Wednesday, May 26th 2021 - 08:00 UTC
Italian PM hopeful green pass will enable economic, social activities to restart next month

Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi said Tuesday before the European Commission in Brussels that he was confident the vaccination “green pass” was to be ready for mid-June so that economic and social activities can restart, including the return of tourists at the beginning of the season.
Wednesday, May 26th 2021 - 07:47 UTC
Death of vaccinated William Shakespeare shocks covid-19 UK

The 81-year-old William Shakespeare, who made the news back in December 2020 as the first man to receive the Covid-19 vaccine in the United Kingdom, has passed away of non-coronavirus-related causes, it was reported Tuesday.
Wednesday, May 26th 2021 - 07:40 UTC
Barcelona's Sagrada Familia basilica reopens from May 29

Barcelona's iconic Sagrada Familia basilica, the unfinished masterpiece of Antoni Gaudi will reopen from May 29 on weekend mornings after closing in October, hoping to benefit from the easing of coronavirus restrictions and expected tourism recovery in Spain.