Stories for November 16th 2021

Tuesday, November 16th 2021 - 23:15 UTC
Far-right candidate takes all the flak at last TV debate among Chilean presidential hopefuls

Far-right candidate José Antonio Kast took most of the criticism Monday evening during the last TV debate featuring five of the six presidential candidates to take part in next Sunday's elections.
Tuesday, November 16th 2021 - 22:50 UTC
Argentine surrealism: turning a major defeat into a victory celebration

“On Wednesday, I'm inviting you to celebrate this great triumph by filling the Plaza de Mayo with militants,” Argentine president Alberto Fernandez announced calling the trade unions and the organizations of picketers in support of Sunday's midterm election “great win”. Likewise one of his most loquacious candidates Victoria Tolosa Paz argued, actually “losing we are winning, and those winning are losing”.
Tuesday, November 16th 2021 - 19:39 UTC
Positive DNA match found for Australian WWII fallen sailor

One of the greatest mysteries of World War II in the Pacific Ocean is about to come to an end as the only body found from an Australian Navy ship sunk by German forces has been identified through DNA testing, it was announced.
Tuesday, November 16th 2021 - 19:27 UTC
Ecuador: President Lasso says drug traffic gangs behind prison riots

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso Monday said his country was under attack by drug trafficking gangs, which are allegedly trying to take over the country's prisons, where riots have cost the lives of hundreds of inmates over the past few months.
Tuesday, November 16th 2021 - 16:53 UTC
Patents of Pfizer's pill against C-19 free for other labs to use

World Health Organization (WHO) partners Unitaid have announced an agreement with the Pfizer laboratories to manufacture generic oral drugs to be used against COVID-19.
Tuesday, November 16th 2021 - 09:49 UTC
Chile to reopen additional land crossings

The Chilean government Monday announced it will be reopening several land border crossings for nationals and foreigners alike as of Dec. 1, provided certain requirements are met.
Tuesday, November 16th 2021 - 09:48 UTC
Chinese top scholar suggests resolving the Falklands dispute “by force”

In recent years Beijing has incorporated itself into the Falkland Islands sovereignty dispute debate between UK and Argentina siding with its South American increasingly political, financial and trade partner.
Tuesday, November 16th 2021 - 09:45 UTC
US dollar does not soar as expected following Argentina's elections results

Contrary to expectations, the unofficial exchange rate between the Argentine peso and the US dollar remained somewhat stable Monday following the ruling party's overall loss at Sunday's mid-term elections.
Tuesday, November 16th 2021 - 09:22 UTC
Maquila vote in Tierra del Fuego helps the ruling coalition of president Fernandez

The two seats at stake in the Argentine Lower House representing the extreme south province of Tierra del Fuego, had their holders reelected comfortably last Sunday in the midterm election.
Tuesday, November 16th 2021 - 09:08 UTC
Peru extends vaccination mandates for indoor spaces and domestic travel

The Government of Peru has decided people over 18 years of age who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 will be banned from closed public places as of Monday. The measures include shopping malls, restaurants and banks.