Stories for September 2021

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.
Friday, September 3rd 2021 - 09:49 UTC
IMF says Argentina needs to gradually lift currency exchange restrictions

The International Monetary Fund Thursday called for a “credible and solid” plan on the part of Argentina and recommended the country gradually loosened all restrictions on foreign currency exchange.
Friday, September 3rd 2021 - 09:45 UTC
Bolsonaro signs into law new norm ending security criminal types from times of military rule

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro Thursday signed into law the bill whereby changes are introduced to the Penal Code's National Security chapter which dated back to times of military rule, and which will become effective 90 days from now.
Friday, September 3rd 2021 - 09:30 UTC
One third of Latin America, Caribbean forests under threat, study finds

According to the Botanic Gardens Conservation International, “World Forestry Report” published Wednesday, one-third of the forest wealth in Latin America and the Caribbean is under threat of extinction.
Friday, September 3rd 2021 - 09:11 UTC
Suspected case of “mad cow” in central Brazil; live cattle prices plummet

The Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture confirmed it was investigating a suspected case of “mad cow” in the central state of Minas Gerais. The situation dating to August 31 caused abattoirs and meatpacking plants to stop the purchase of cattle with an immediate downfall in prices, expected to continue until the situation is cleared.
Friday, September 3rd 2021 - 09:07 UTC
PM Johnson to go ahead with third dose while experts are still to decide on the matter

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Thursday ratified his government's pledge to start applying the third dose of COVID-19 vaccine to people aged over 50 by the end of this month, despite the fact a booster rollout has still not been signed off by the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI).