Stories for October 4th 2021

Monday, October 4th 2021 - 21:41 UTC
Differences between FIG and local businesses emerge over changes in fisheries policies

Disappointment broke out in the Falkland Islands among fishing companies over the latest licensing and securities measures, the local weekly Penguin News reported Friday.
Monday, October 4th 2021 - 20:03 UTC
Argentina's statistics bureau finds 4 out of 10 people are poor

The latest data from Argentina's National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (Indec) show that the poverty index has reversed a meager 1.4 % during the first half of 2021.
Monday, October 4th 2021 - 18:42 UTC
Arrival into UK made easier: it's all about country of origin being on red list or not

The United Kingdom has launched a simplified system regarding the processing of arriving passengers effective Monday, Oct. 4. Following long queues and no practical improvement, British authorities have decided that arriving travelers are to be measured as coming from a country within the red list... or not.
Monday, October 4th 2021 - 17:20 UTC
Newly-appointed Japanese PM calls for elections Oct. 31

Former Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida was sworn in Monday as the country's 100th Prime Minister to succeed Yoshihide Suga. In his first relevant measure and after making up a cabinet of political veterans, he called for elections scheduled for Oct. 31 where he will seek support for his ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
Monday, October 4th 2021 - 09:55 UTC
Three LatAm Presidents among scores of leaders and celebrities singled out by “Pandora Papers” research

Current Presidents Sebastián Piñera of Chile, Guillermo Lasso of Ecuador and Luis Abinader of the Dominican Republic were listed on the so-called “Pandora Papers” among the world leaders and celebrities who have money saved in tax havens, according to the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ).
Monday, October 4th 2021 - 09:20 UTC
Some hope for this coming cruise season as Uruguay, Brazil and Argentina make public protocols

Uruguay, Brazil and Argentina have announced the vaccine certificates and protocols which will be demanded from cruise vessel passengers and crewmembers this coming summer season if they are to call in the three countries as part of their South American tours.
Monday, October 4th 2021 - 09:16 UTC
Peruvian President launches Second Agrarian Reform from Cusco

Peru's President Pedro Castillo Terrones Sunday announced the country's Second Agrarian Reform, which seeks to promote the social inclusion of more than 2 million agricultural producers, according to the government's plan.
Monday, October 4th 2021 - 09:15 UTC
Rightwing candidate challenges Kirchnerite's hopes for second place in City of Buenos Aires

Libertarian Economist Javier Milei is closing on Kirchnerite Leandro Santoro in their Nov. 14 quest for a seat on Argentina's Lower House on behalf of the City of Buenos Aires, the firm CB Consultora Opinion Pública said Sunday.
Monday, October 4th 2021 - 09:12 UTC
Former Nicaraguan VP calls on international community not to validate Ortega's electoral stunt with all rivals jailed

Former Vice President Sergio Ramírez has launched an appeal to the international community not to recognize the outcome of November's presidential elections in Nicaragua.
Monday, October 4th 2021 - 09:10 UTC
Eurnekian confirmed a US$ 2,300 million contract to build a dam in Neuquen

The Argentine government has confirmed that the Heliport and Panedile associated partners have been awarded the contract to build the Chihuido hydroelectric complex in the Patagonian province of Neuquen. The first company belongs to Eduardo Eurnekian and the second to the Dragonetti family.