Stories for July 19th 2021

Monday, July 19th 2021 - 09:55 UTC
Argentina committed to a WTO agreement on fishing subsidies – but don't forget the Falklands

Argentina participated in the recent Trade negotiations of the World Trade Organization at the ministerial level, which addressed the issue of rules for global fisheries and limits to government subsidies to fishing, committing its support for an agreement, but not forgetting the Falkland Islands claim.
Monday, July 19th 2021 - 09:40 UTC
Uruguay back in yellow, according to Harvard Index of COVID-19 contagion risk

Uruguay was depicted in yellow Sunday in Harvard's Index of contagion risk, which is tantamount to “moderate” after seven months listed among the more dangerous countries.
Monday, July 19th 2021 - 09:35 UTC
Underdogs emerge triumphant from Chile's primary elections

Independent candidate Sebastián Sichel took most of the votes within the right-wing bloc, Chile Vamos, while Frente Amplio Deputy Gabriel Boric was chosen in the left-wing Apruebo coalition after Chile's primary elections held Sunday.
Monday, July 19th 2021 - 09:11 UTC
OPEC and Russia+10 will increase output, 400,00 bpd, as of August first

The world's leading oil-producing countries agreed on Sunday to continue with the gradual increase of output, 400,000 barrels per day, beginning August first, to help global economic recovery following the pandemic, according to a release from the group's meeting in Vienna.
Monday, July 19th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Chile increases basic interest rate to 0,75%, working on a two year horizon

Chilean Central Bank board members decided unanimously to increase the reference inter-bank interest rate some 25 base points to 0.75%, which represents the first rise in over two and a half years, given the improved economic prospects since the pandemic was triggered.
Monday, July 19th 2021 - 08:54 UTC
Argentine President seeks unity against impunity on 27th anniversary of AMIA bombing

Argentine President Alberto Fernández Sunday called on all citizens to “unite against impunity,” on his Twitter account on the 27th anniversary of the terrorist bombing of the AMIA Jewish social association in Buenos Aires.
Monday, July 19th 2021 - 08:48 UTC
Foreign observers change their minds on who should rule Haiti until elections

The group of foreign powers monitoring Haiti's situation has changed its mind as to who should lead the country to speedy elections to restore normalcy following President Jovenel Moïse earlier this month.
Monday, July 19th 2021 - 08:40 UTC
Paraguay needs maximum security correctional facilities for women, Justice Minister says

Paraguayan Justice Minister Cecilia Pérez Sunday considered maximum security wards for imprisoned women were necessary after ammunition was found near the Buen Pastor correctional facility. women's prison and the work they did to prevent them from entering the prison.
Monday, July 19th 2021 - 08:06 UTC
Bolsonaro discharged from hospital, will still require outpatient care

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro was discharged Sunday from the Vila Nova Star Hospital in São Paulo where he had been admitted four days before to treat an intestinal obstruction linked to the stab wound he sustained during an attack while campaigning for office.
Monday, July 19th 2021 - 08:00 UTC
UK PM Johnson to isolate after close contact with positive COVID-19 case

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was forced to backtrack on his decision to stick to his commitments despite having been in touch with a positive case of covid-19.