Stories for May 27th 2021

Thursday, May 27th 2021 - 09:50 UTC
German Chancellor Merkel pledges to support Argentina in video-talk with President Fernández

Argentine President Alberto Fernández and German Chancellor Angela Merkel Wednesday held a video conference during which both leaders discussed various issues concerning the future of diplomatic and economic relations between their countries.
Thursday, May 27th 2021 - 09:50 UTC
Spain eyes Latin America and Mercosur for its new international economy strategy

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez Wednesday said his country intends to have a greater presence in Latin American markets and for that it is willing to invest more than 4,5 billion euros (almost US $ 5,5 billion).
Thursday, May 27th 2021 - 09:49 UTC
Fully vaccinated Chileans may apply for mobility pass for greater freedom of movement

Despite heavy criticism from medical organizations, the new “mobility pass” is already in use in Chile as of Wednesday for people vaccinated against covid-19 with two doses.
Thursday, May 27th 2021 - 09:35 UTC
Argentina withdraws from lawsuit against Maduro before the International Criminal Court

The Government of Argentina Wednesday withdrew from a joint lawsuit filed against the regime of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro before the International Criminal Court (ICC) brought forward by the previous administration of President Mauricio Macri.
Thursday, May 27th 2021 - 09:30 UTC
IMF report praises Uruguay's economy and answer to the covid-19 crisis

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has audited Uruguay's economy and was full of words of praise for the South American country, it was reported Wednesday
Thursday, May 27th 2021 - 09:03 UTC
Amazon buys over MGM Studios for 8.45 billion US dollars

Amazon and MGM Wednesday announced a definitive merger agreement had been reached, under which Amazon will acquire MGM Studios for a purchase price of US $ 8.45 billion.
Thursday, May 27th 2021 - 08:59 UTC
Argentina finds new supplier of vaccines against coronavirus

Argentine Cabinet Chief Santiago Cafiero Wednesday announced that an agreement with Chinese laboratory Cansino Bio for the supply of aniticoronavirus vaccines had been reached.
Thursday, May 27th 2021 - 08:55 UTC
Demonstrators back to the streets in Colombia

Demonstrators showed up yet again Wednesday in the streets of most Colombian cities to protest against the government of President Iván Duque.
Thursday, May 27th 2021 - 08:50 UTC
Royal Navy's Type 31 frigates have names; HMS Active recalls her predecessor and Falklands liberation

The names of five next-generation Type-31 frigates for the Royal Navy have been announced. Approved by HM The Queen, the vessels will be named HMS Active, HMS Bulldog, HMS Campbeltown, HMS Formidable and HMS Venturer.
Thursday, May 27th 2021 - 08:25 UTC
Scottish leader working for a coalition to re launch a pro independence referendum

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon insists on working on forming a pro-independence majority and is holding talks with the Green Party for a coalition. Sturgeon, the leader of the Scottish National Party (SNP), said she had held discussions with the Greens, who have promised to support a second independence referendum, at her official residence earlier this week.