Stories for September 4th 2021

Saturday, September 4th 2021 - 12:05 UTC
Falklands stand at Montevideo Show: as a matter of courtesy UK ambassador informed her Argentine peer

As a “matter of courtesy” on Friday UK ambassador in Uruguay Faye O'Connor informed her Argentine peer, Alberto Iribarne that in the coming agribusiness show in Prado 2021 the Falkland Islands will have a stand.
Saturday, September 4th 2021 - 10:22 UTC
Chilean company announces first Antarctic cruise on 3 December, from Punta Arenas

A Chilean company Antarctica21 is planning 17 Antarctica cruises this coming season, leaving from Punta Arenas, the first of which is scheduled for December 3rd, with an only vessel the Magellan Explorer.
Saturday, September 4th 2021 - 09:45 UTC
Uruguay's inflation for August above government targets

Uruguay's National Statistics Institute (INE) Friday issued its monthly report according to which the country's Consumer Price Index (CPI) for August 2021 showed a 0.85% increase.
Saturday, September 4th 2021 - 09:36 UTC
Nicaraguan opposition leaders to stand trial for “treason against the homeland”

Nicaragua's Judiciary Friday ruled in favour of starting criminal proceedings against three presidential candidates as well as other opposition politicians for “treason against the fatherland” and for undermining the country's sovereignty, it was announced.
Saturday, September 4th 2021 - 09:18 UTC
French President against EU-Mercosur deal over environmental concerns

France's President Emmanuel Macron Friday insisted his government would oppose the trade deal between the European Union and Mercosur due to “incompatible” differences regarding climate issues.
Saturday, September 4th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Bolsonaro insists September 7 demonstrations will be an ultimatum to the Supreme Court

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Friday insisted he would give his life for his country and that next Tuesday's Independence Day's protests will be an “ultimatum” to the Supreme Federal Court (STF).
Saturday, September 4th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Abdo insists Paraguayan Vice-President Velázquez will succeed him

Paraguay's President Mario Abdo Benítez has once again endorsed Vice President Hugo Velázquez to be his successor on behalf of the Colorado Party, which -he said- was the custodian of the country's good democracy.
Saturday, September 4th 2021 - 08:52 UTC
Export caps keep hurting Argentine livestock producers and consumers alike

The Argentine Government's policies restricting meat exports have taken their toll on livestock production and slaughter, bringing down domestic consumption as prices went up, just what the measures were supposed to avert, according to a Rosario Stock Exchange (BCR) report released Friday.
Saturday, September 4th 2021 - 08:49 UTC
Paraguayan Chancellor waiting for after Argentine PASO elections to discuss reopening borders

Paraguay's Foreign Minister Euclides Acevedo Friday insisted on discussing the reopening of the land borders with Argentina right after the Sept. 12 Open Primary, Simultaneous and Mandatory (PASO) elections.