Stories for July 2021

Wednesday, July 14th 2021 - 08:59 UTC
US budget finances improving as labor market recovers and tax payments advanced two months

The United States government recorded a budget deficit of 174 billion dollars in June, which is approximately a fifth of the 864 billion dollars the same month a year ago. Recovery of the labor and jobs markets, together with an advanced deadline to pay taxes this year helped to achieve the positive tendency.
Wednesday, July 14th 2021 - 08:50 UTC
Bolsonaro is “speechless” from persistent hiccups

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has been fighting persistent hiccups for days but no treatment seems to work, it was reported Tuesday.
Wednesday, July 14th 2021 - 08:30 UTC
Volkswagen picks Uruguay to make e-cars Latin American landing

The traditional German automaker Volkswagen has chosen Uruguay as the first country in Latin America to receive its assortment of fully electricity-powered models, it was announced during a ceremony which was attended by President Luis Lacalle Pou.
Wednesday, July 14th 2021 - 08:03 UTC
Riots in South Africa since last week leave at least 72 dead

South Africa has been since last week going through a wave of riots and looting which has already left 72 people dead and 1,234 detainees, it was reported Tuesday.
Wednesday, July 14th 2021 - 05:49 UTC
Information on the upcoming South Georgia 2021/22 Tourism Season

The Government of South Georgia and South Sandwich Island, GSGSSI is committed to facilitating visits without compromising the high standards in safety and environmental protection. The GSGSSI website now includes the latest information and details of the upcoming 2021/22 tourism season.
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.