Stories for September 22nd 2021

Wednesday, September 22nd 2021 - 09:55 UTC
Argentina eases down on most COVID-19 restrictions, gradually reopens borders

In what became Juan Manzur's first appearance as Cabinet Chief, the Government of Argentina Tuesday announced a gradual reopening of its borders as of October 1 as well as other measures lifting COVID-19 restrictions.
Wednesday, September 22nd 2021 - 09:20 UTC
OECD down plays impact of China's mega group Evergrande possible downfall

“We believe the Chinese authorities have the fiscal and monetary capacity to ”shock absorb“ giant real estate promoter Evergrande”, said OECD chief economist Laurence Boone.
Wednesday, September 22nd 2021 - 09:19 UTC
Argentine social organizations stage protest to demand minimum wage rise

Demonstrators from Argentine social organizations convened Tuesday at Buenos Aires' iconic Plaza de Mayo to demand a minimum wage increase, which in their view should be no less than AR $ 70,000 (US $ 378 at the unofficial exchange rate).
Wednesday, September 22nd 2021 - 09:08 UTC
Walmart brand leaves Argentina, stores renamed under local ownership

The worldwide famous Walmart brand is saying goodbye to Argentina as its stores are being repainted following the chain's buy over by Colombian-born local businessman Francisco De Narváez.
Wednesday, September 22nd 2021 - 09:05 UTC
Bolsonaro tells UN his gov't is for COVID-19 vaccination but against mandates

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Tuesday highlighted his policies, economic or otherwise, during his opening speech at the 76th United Nations General Assembly in New York City.
Wednesday, September 22nd 2021 - 09:05 UTC
Killings of social leaders in Colombia total 124 so far in 2021

Monday's killing of five social leaders in Colombia have increased this year's figures to 124, the Institute for Development and Peace Studies (Indepaz) has reported.
Wednesday, September 22nd 2021 - 09:00 UTC
UN Secretary General insists on more world solidarity

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres, Tuesday rang the alarm during his speech at the 76th General Assembly in New York City, saying the world “has never been so threatened or so divided” before.
Wednesday, September 22nd 2021 - 09:00 UTC
“Brazilian Army keeps out of politics, but beware of fake news on social media”

The Brazilian Army “continues strongly dedicated to comply with its constitutional missions”, said Commander General Paulo Sergio Nogueira in a message to the Force, and called on rank and file to be cautious about the information received in the social networks.
Wednesday, September 22nd 2021 - 08:36 UTC
Compassion urges leaders to harness Food Summit momentum to tackle climate, health and nature emergencies

Compassion in World Farming is urging world leaders to harness the momentum garnered at this week’s first-ever United Nations Food Systems Summit (UN FSS) to take clear and radical action towards transforming our broken global food system.
Wednesday, September 22nd 2021 - 08:30 UTC
Shell Oil is selling its US Permian assets to ConocoPhillips

By Irina Slav for Oilprice.com – Oil super-major Shell is leaving the Permian with a divestment worth close to US$10 billion. The company said it will sell its assets in the shale play to ConocoPhillips for a total price of US$9.5 billion.