Stories for September 2021

Friday, September 3rd 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Hurricane Ida hits Northeast US, killing dozens of people and causing havoc

Hurricane Ida Thursday hit the entire Northeast region in the United States, killing dozens of people and flooding streets, causing severe damage to the local transport services.
Friday, September 3rd 2021 - 08:04 UTC
South Georgia stamp release to celebrate the return of whales to the recovered ecosystem

The Government of South Georgia & the South Sandwich Islands announced the release of a new stamp set to celebrate the recovering ecosystem of the Territory and in particular whales, according to the latest edition of the South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands Government Newsletter.
Friday, September 3rd 2021 - 07:30 UTC
Uruguay and Argentina to allow crowds back at stadiums for football World Cup qualifiers

The Uruguayan Football Association (AUF) has agreed to allow the return of La Celeste fans for the next home football World Cup qualifying game, but with capacity restrictions and only for vaccinated fans.
Friday, September 3rd 2021 - 07:20 UTC
Soft drink manufacturer invests in Uruguayan free trade zone of Colonia

An investment worth US $ 64 million has been pledged by Pepsi Cola to increase production in the Uruguayan free trade zone of Colonia del Sacramento on the River Plate's East bank.
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.