Stories for October 2021

Wednesday, October 6th 2021 - 09:38 UTC
Argentina announces no more caps on arrival of nationals and foreign residents: see from what date

The Government of Argentine Tuesday announced that as of Oct. 19 there will be no more caps on the arrival of nationals “by air” after the country has “reached the threshold of 50% of the population vaccinated with the complete scheme.”
Wednesday, October 6th 2021 - 09:34 UTC
Brazil's CPI to file criminal charges against Bolsonaro and some of his aides

Brazil's Parliamentary Investigative Committee (CPI) delving into the Government's management of the COVID-19 pandemic Tuesday announced it planned to accuse President Jair Bolsonaro and members of his cabinet of “crimes against humanity” and even “genocide” of indigenous peoples
Wednesday, October 6th 2021 - 09:28 UTC
Uruguay, “cooperating jurisdiction” of EU

After reports Tuesday announced the reinstatement of Uruguay and also Costa Rica by the European Union to the “grey” list of tax havens, Montevideo was quick to reply all the EU had done was ratify “the status of Uruguay as a cooperating jurisdiction.”
Wednesday, October 6th 2021 - 09:20 UTC
Falklands Chamber of Commerce wants to discuss “Business Priorities” with November election candidates

The Falkland Islands Chamber of Commerce is pleased to publish its priorities for the upcoming general election, scheduled for November 4th, titled “Business Priorities – What our business community needs to succeed”.
Wednesday, October 6th 2021 - 09:16 UTC
Duque willing to reopen Colombian consulates in Venezuela

The Government of Colombia is willing to reopen consular services in Venezuela, as long as it is done safely, President Iván Duque announced on Tuesday.
Wednesday, October 6th 2021 - 09:02 UTC
Uruguay opened its stand at the 2020 Universal Expo in Dubai

Uruguay inaugurated Tuesday its stand at the 2020 Universal Expo in Dubai, an event that has attracted over 190 countries.
Wednesday, October 6th 2021 - 08:59 UTC
“Mapuche” gangs lead Río Negro Governor to seek reinforcements from Argentina's federal government

The Argentine province of Rio Negro has requested federal aid to control violent attacks from alleged Mapuche communities against people and property over the weekend.
Wednesday, October 6th 2021 - 08:38 UTC
Ross Sea region MPA serves as a valuable model for others in region

By Andrea Kavanagh (*) - On October 28, 2016, global leaders made history by designating one of the most productive and healthy stretches of the ocean as the world’s largest marine protected area (MPA).
Wednesday, October 6th 2021 - 08:14 UTC
MSC cruises cancels 2021/22 season to Uruguay and Argentina

MSC cruises announced on Tuesday that it was cancelling its 2021/22 cruise season to Argentina and Uruguay. “Since the beginning of the year and continuing on the path outlined last year to achieve the safe resumption of cruise operations in Buenos Aires, MSC Cruises has been working closely with authorities from Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay to reestablish protocols and joint operation rules for the 2021/22 season from Buenos Aires and Montevideo under the new normality”, pointed out a release from the Swiss company.
Wednesday, October 6th 2021 - 05:15 UTC
Argentina now sells gas to Chile and Brazil

Argentina is now in a position to sell gas to neighbouring Chile and Brazil thanks to the Gas Plan and Vaca Muerta's potential, it was announced.