Stories for September 2nd 2021

Thursday, September 2nd 2021 - 19:40 UTC
PAHO: 75% of Latin American and Caribbean population still not fully vaccinated

Pan American Health Organization Director Carissa F. Etienne warned that 75% of the population in Latin America and the Caribbean has yet to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and reported that PAHO is accelerating its drive to expand vaccine access throughout the region.
Thursday, September 2nd 2021 - 09:50 UTC
Argentina primary elections: Ruling coalition still ahead in polls in the most important electoral district

According to most surveys, opposition candidates are still trailing those of the ruling Frente de Todos (FdT) coalition in Argentina's province of Buenos Aires, the country's largest district, less than two weeks before Sept. 12's Open Primary, Mandatory and Simultaneous (PASO) elections.
Thursday, September 2nd 2021 - 09:44 UTC
Argentine exports to Brazil show almost unprecedented growth

Argentine sales to Brazil in August 2021 have reached their pinnacle in the last three years, but there is still a trade deficit. The country stands behind China and the United States in the list of suppliers to South America's largest economy, it was announced Wednesday.
Thursday, September 2nd 2021 - 09:32 UTC
OPEC and Russia keep steady on original plan; ignore US request to pump more oil

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries plus a group led by Russia, OPEC+1 ignored requests from United States president Joe Biden and agreed on Wednesday to continue raising oil output in measured steps as originally agreed.
Thursday, September 2nd 2021 - 09:24 UTC
Aerolíneas Argentinas returning to Uruguay in less than two weeks

Flag carrier Aerolineas Argentinas is to resume services to Uruguay after 18 months as of September 14, it was announced Wednesday.
Thursday, September 2nd 2021 - 09:19 UTC
Nobody goes ashore as ARA Libertad docks in Chilean port of Valparaíso

No crew member of Argentina's training sailship ARA Libertad was allowed to go ashore as the vessel docked in the Chilean port of Valparaíso while diplomatic tension between the two countries mounts.
Thursday, September 2nd 2021 - 09:15 UTC
SCOTUS silence clears way for Texas ban on most abortions

Silence from the Supreme Court of the United States after XXX appeals have rendered legislation passed in May by the US State of Texas banning most abortions to be enforceable as of September 1.
Thursday, September 2nd 2021 - 09:10 UTC
Spain's leading fisheries fair warns about scammers; Uruguayan company tops the list

Conxemar, one of the world's largest and most important fisheries fair which is scheduled to take place next month, 5,6,7 October in Vigo, Spain has warned potentially interested parties about scammers and pseudo promoters of Conxemar exhibits guide. It suggests that before responding or in doubt to contact directly with Conxemar.
Thursday, September 2nd 2021 - 08:54 UTC
Brazil's GDP suprisingly 0,1% in the red

Brazil's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) contracted 0.1% in the 2nd quarter of 2021, the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) reported Wednesday.
Thursday, September 2nd 2021 - 08:17 UTC
Argentina will not participate in the Conxemar fisheries fair in Vigo next month

Argentina will not be participating next October in this year's Conxemar 2021, one of the world's largest fisheries fairs that takes place in Vigo, Galicia. The information was made public in a brief release from the Argentine Federal Fisheries Council, CFP.