Stories for June 2021

Thursday, June 3rd 2021 - 08:00 UTC
Piñera pledges “urgency” to the same-sex marriage bill stalled in Congress

Chile's president has vowed to push a same-sex marriage bill that is stalled in Congress, a surprising move that stunned his conservative allies. “I think the time for equal marriage has come,” said Sebastián Piñera, whose popularity has plummeted after street protests and a worsening economy.
Thursday, June 3rd 2021 - 08:00 UTC
Record flooding in Brazil's Amazon region; half a million displace

In Brazil's Amazon region the Rio Negro has swollen to levels unseen in over a century of record-keeping. More than 450,000 people have been affected state-wide. Residents in Manaus, the biggest city in Brazil's Amazon rainforest, were struggling to cope with severe flooding after heavy rain caused nearby rivers to swell.
Thursday, June 3rd 2021 - 08:00 UTC
EU reaches deal on tougher tax transparency for multinationals: some US$ 150 billion at stake

European Union member states and lawmakers reached a deal on tougher tax transparency measures for multinationals. The proposal comes amid increased international pressure on the issue of multinationals and tax avoidance, not least since the change of leadership in the US where many of the biggest companies are based.
Thursday, June 3rd 2021 - 07:49 UTC
Four merry days in 2022 to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

Britain will celebrate Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne with four days of festivities beginning with her ceremonial birthday parade on Jun 2, 2022.
Thursday, June 3rd 2021 - 07:32 UTC
June 3, we celebrate World Bicycle Day

Today June 3 we celebrate World Bicycle Day on June 3. A United Nations designated day, World Bicycle Day is observed as cycling has tremendous health benefits for all age groups, according to experts.
Thursday, June 3rd 2021 - 07:16 UTC
Biden expected to announce the distribution of 80 million coronavirus vaccines

US president Jose Biden is expected to announce this Thursday Washington's plan for the distribution of 80 million coronavirus vaccines globally. The announcement was done by Secretary of State Antony Blinken during his visit to Costa Rica.
Wednesday, June 2nd 2021 - 09:47 UTC
UK reports “zero deaths” of covid-19 as summer season looms over

The United Kingdom has registered a total of “zero deaths” of covid-19 in the last 24 hours, which would signal that vaccines do work, according to optimistic health care analysts.
Wednesday, June 2nd 2021 - 09:40 UTC
Brazil insists Copa America to go ahead and signs agreement to produce AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine

The Brazilian Government of President Jair Bolsonaro Tuesday signed a contract with AstraZeneca for the local manufacture of that laboratory's vaccine against covid-19.
Wednesday, June 2nd 2021 - 08:57 UTC
Argentina's trade with Brazil at its highest since 2018

A report released Tuesday showed that Argentina's trade with neighbour Brazil has reached its highest level since 2018, exports reaching US $ 4.2 billion until May, 33% better than in the first five months of last year, but 6% lower than the same period of 2019.
Wednesday, June 2nd 2021 - 08:42 UTC
Paraguay reports new customs surplus but health authorities need more money to face the pandemic

Revenues for May at Paraguay's Customs Directorate (DNA) were estimated at around US $ 132 million, which represents its fourth consecutive month of surplus so far this year, it was reported.