Stories for October 21st 2021

Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 21:33 UTC
Increasing number of COVID-19 infections trigger alarms in Chile

Chile's Health Ministry (Minsal) Thursday reported 1,842 new cases of COVID-19, the highest number recorded in the last three months, marking a 53% rise compared to last week and 68% against the last two weeks.
Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 21:20 UTC
US Secretary of State discusses world and local affairs with Colombian President Duque

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Wednesday arrived in Bogotá for a 2-day official visit to Colombia, during which he was to discuss bilateral issues with local authorities.
Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 21:07 UTC
COVID-19 cases soar among British children

New COVID-19 cases seem to be on the rise in England, according to the latest UK Health Security Agency (HSA) report, which showed a total of 1,366.8 cases per 100,000 people aged 10 to 19 were recorded between Oct. 10 and 17, against 1,134.9 the previous week.
Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 19:36 UTC
The three Ms attracting Argentines fed up with the uncertainty of their country

Argentines fed up with political instability, financial disorder, pandemic restrictions and growing taxes in their country are in increasing numbers moving or thinking about a new residence and have a preference for one of three Ms.
Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 19:29 UTC
The president of powerful Bundesbak resigns after ten years in the post

The president of the all-powerful German central bank, Bundesbank Jens Weidmann announced he will be resigning from the position he has held since 2011, on 31 December 2021, for personal reasons. “I have come to the conclusion that more than 10 years is a good measure of time to turn over a new leaf – for the Bundesbank, but also for me personally,” Weidmann wrote in a letter to the Bank's staff.
Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 09:44 UTC
Brazil's CPI finds Bolsonaro should face 10 criminal charges for his handling of the COVID-19 crisis

Brazilian Senator Renan Calheiros, rapporteur of the Upper House's Parliamentarian Commission (CPI) investigating President Jair Bolsonaro for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wednesday announced 10 criminal charges were to be filed against the head of state.
Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 09:24 UTC
Chilean Navy acts on protesting fishermen

Chile's Navy Wednesday took action against protesting fishermen off Valparaíso, who were insisted they had not worked for more than 100 days and demanded promises made eight years ago be delivered.
Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 09:05 UTC
An OAS 26-vote resolution calls on Nicaragua to release presidential candidates; Argentina abstains

The Organization of American States again, OAS, demanded on Wednesday from Nicaragua the immediate release of presidential candidates and political prisoners, with less than a month to the election in which President Daniel Ortega is expecting reelection.
Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 09:02 UTC
Peru's President seeks Congressional approval to travel to Bolivia

Just one day after Bolivia's ruling party Movement Towards Socialism was reported to have opened up an office in Peruvian territory, Peru's President Pedro Castillo Terrones has filed the customary petition before Congress to be allowed to travel to La Paz, Oct. 30 to participate in the “Presidential and VI Binational Ministerial Cabinet Bolivia - Peru Meeting.”
Thursday, October 21st 2021 - 09:00 UTC
China deals blow to Brazilian economy by holding import ban on meat

China's decision to uphold a ban on meat imports from Brazil means US $ 450 million less for the coffers of President Jair Bolsonaro's administration, it was reported Wednesday. It was also good news for Uruguay.