Stories for July 2021

Thursday, July 22nd 2021 - 09:29 UTC
US land borders to remain closed for yet another 30 days

While Canada announced earlier this the reopening of its land border with the United States, there was no such thing as reciprocity, as the administration of President Joseph Biden Wednesday confirmed their mainland crossings north and south shall remain closed for yet another 30 days.
Thursday, July 22nd 2021 - 09:28 UTC
Brazil imports record volumes of fertilizers, despite escalating prices

Brazil has imported record volumes of fertilizers during the first half of the year, some 14,1 million tons, an increase of 14% over the same period last year. The data was released by GlobalFert a specialized portal and points out June as the month with the highest volume.
Thursday, July 22nd 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Former Argentine Economy Minister Sourrouille dies at age 80

Former Argentine Economy Minister Juan Vital Sourrouille (1985-1989) has died because of colon cancer at the age of 80, it was reported.
Thursday, July 22nd 2021 - 07:42 UTC
A majority of Argentines, 51%, favor an opposition alternative for midterm elections

Only hours before the different Argentine political parties must register their candidates for the PASO primaries – simultaneous and mandatory – on 12 September, ahead of the midterm election on 14 November, a local public opinion poll has released interesting data on the different leaders and hopefuls, having covered the whole Argentine territory.
Thursday, July 22nd 2021 - 04:52 UTC
IOC picks Brisbane for 2032 Summer Games - not quite a surprise

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is still not sure what will happen with the Tokyo 2020 Games due to start in a few hours as coronavirus cases surge in Japan, but they already know the 2032 Games will be held in Brisbane, Australia.
Wednesday, July 21st 2021 - 09:44 UTC
Brazil: Lula says “stupid” Bolsonaro shall not win 2022 elections

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (2003-2011) Tuesday asked current President Jair Bolsonaro to stop being “stupid” and forecast the latter shall not be reelected in October 2022.
Wednesday, July 21st 2021 - 09:29 UTC
Argentina announces the construction of an Antarctica Logistics Pole in Ushuaia

Argentine president Alberto Fernandez announced the construction of an Antarctica Logistic Pole in Ushuaia, which will demand an investment of some US$ 300 million, a long time aspiration of Argentine armed forces to mark or match a strong presence in the extreme south of the continent and in Antarctica.
Wednesday, July 21st 2021 - 09:18 UTC
Ex Bolivian imprisoned president requests to present her case of UN human rights chief Bachelet

Former Bolivian interim president Jeanine Añez has requested a formal audience with the United Nations High Commissioner on Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, in a letter which she made public on Tuesday in social networks.
Wednesday, July 21st 2021 - 09:15 UTC
Argentina to start issuing gender-neutral ID cards to non-binary people

Argentine President Alberto Fernández has signed the decree and is to announce Wednesday morning the issuance of the first gender-neutral ID cards.
Wednesday, July 21st 2021 - 09:05 UTC
Peru's President-elect outlines plans which include people from every political background

Peru's President-elect Pedro Castillo Tuesday sought to calm down a shaken country just one day after being declared the winner.