Stories for July 13th 2021

Tuesday, July 13th 2021 - 09:50 UTC
Venezuela government arrests Deputy Freddy Guevara, breaks into Juan Guaidó's home

The Venezuelan government's intelligence service took Deputy Freddy Guevara into custody on Monday, accusing him of “terrorism” and “treason” and broke into the home of opposition leader Juan Guaidó, the latter's wife informed.
Tuesday, July 13th 2021 - 09:44 UTC
Nine more cases of Delta variant detected in Argentina, all of them were travellers from abroad

Argentine authorities have confirmed the detection of nine more cases of the coronavirus Delta variant, the Health Ministry announced Monday through a statement.
Tuesday, July 13th 2021 - 09:34 UTC
Social media filled with rumors about situation in Cuba as government shuts down internet

Little has been known outside Cuba about the situation in the country following Sunday's nationwide protests against the government of President Miguel Díaz-Canel due to shortages of food, electricity and medicines.
Tuesday, July 13th 2021 - 09:28 UTC
France and Greece mandate all healthcare workers be vaccinated

The Governments of France and Greece Monday decreed mandatory anti-covid-19 vaccination for all health care workers, while a green pass will be required for everyday life.
Tuesday, July 13th 2021 - 09:25 UTC
LATAM Airlines plans to be 46% operational by the end of July

The Latam Airlines Group Monday forecast that by the end of July 2021 it would be carrying 46% of the total number of passengers in pre-pandemic times.
Tuesday, July 13th 2021 - 09:05 UTC
Vote in parliament to reverse UK's decision to cut overseas aid

The British parliament will vote this Tuesday on a reverse decision to cut the United Kingdom's overseas aid. Chancellor of the Exchequer Sunak addressed a statement to parliament on Monday that the decision to limit foreign aid would be reversed once the UK no longer needs to borrow to fund daily needs and public debt begins to fall.
Tuesday, July 13th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Latam expected to grow 5,2% this year but 2,9% in 2022: structural problems remain, ECLAC report

The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) raised its average growth estimate for the region in 2021 to 5.2%, reflecting a rebound from the deep contraction of 6.8% registered in 2020 as a consequence of the adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tuesday, July 13th 2021 - 08:41 UTC
Colombia's Health Ministry sets out guidelines for euthanasia, sparks controversies

Colombia's Health Ministry has issued Resolution 971, setting out the guidelines regarding the carrying out of euthanasia procedures, which has sparked some controversy among national lawmakers.
Tuesday, July 13th 2021 - 08:37 UTC
Globant opens new Montevideo HQs, announces US $ 60 mn investment

Technology giant Globant Monday announced an investment of US $ 60 million and the hiring of more than 350 professionals by the end of 2021 during the opening of their new Montevideo headquarters.
Tuesday, July 13th 2021 - 08:30 UTC
Iconic Mar del Plata hotel closes down due to covid-19 travel restrictions within Argentina

The iconic Torres de Manantiales hotel in the traditional Argentine beach resort of Mar del Plata is closing down due to a steady lack of guests resulting from sanitary restrictions which have corseted people's freedom of movement.