Stories for September 18th 2021

Saturday, September 18th 2021 - 09:50 UTC
Argentine President reshuffles cabinet to overcome electoral defeat

Argentine President Alberto Fernández Friday announced a major cabinet reshuffle in an attempt to build up a new government team with which to reverse last Sunday's loss at the Open, Mandatory and Simultaneous Primary (PASO) elections.
Saturday, September 18th 2021 - 09:24 UTC
Latin America viewing Celac as a substitute for OAS during Summit starting in Mexico City

The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac) Summit will start Saturday in Mexico City as the body seeks to replace the Organization of American States (OAS) in regional matters.
Saturday, September 18th 2021 - 09:10 UTC
Argentine budget includes funds for the purchase of fighter jets from Pakistan

Argentina intends to purchase 12 JF-17A Block III fighters from Pakistan according to a draft budget presented to the nation's congress. The news was disclosed on several media webs, including ukdefensejournal.
Saturday, September 18th 2021 - 09:06 UTC
Unemployment on the rise in Uruguay, INE study shows

Unemployment continues to be on an upward trend in Uruguay, according to data released Friday by the National Institute of Statistics (INE).
Saturday, September 18th 2021 - 09:05 UTC
Brazilian President and British PM to meet privately in NYC before UN speech

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro will meet British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, on Monday, in New York, before delivering the opening speech at the United Nations General Assembly, it was announced.
Saturday, September 18th 2021 - 09:00 UTC
IMF chief Georgieva faces ethics committee over her role when in the World Bank

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has stated she disagrees fundamentally with the findings and interpretations of an investigation of alleged irregularities she committed when she held a senior role at the World Bank.
Saturday, September 18th 2021 - 08:58 UTC
Paraguay River reported to be close to historic downspout levels

Paraguayan authorities have reported the Paraguay River is merely 9 centimeters from its all-time low as it dropped yet another 3 centimeters Friday in Asunción.
Saturday, September 18th 2021 - 08:55 UTC
EU Parliament wants an end to ECB meetings with private sector behind closed doors

The European Central Bank is facing strong demands to finish meetings behind closed doors with the private sector, following on disclosure that chief economist Philip Lane allegedly anticipated an inflation forecast, not yet published, in one of such events.