Stories for 2021

Thursday, October 7th 2021 - 09:17 UTC
WTO predicts global merchandise trade volume growth of 10,8% this year

The World Trade Organization, WTO, is now predicting global merchandise trade volume growth of 10.8% in 2021—up from 8.0% forecasted in March—followed by a 4.7% rise in 2022.
Thursday, October 7th 2021 - 09:09 UTC
Argentina not invited to a “vaccinated only” World Rugby Classic in Bermuda

A team of ex-players from Argentina's national team known worldwide as the Pumas Classic will not be participating in this year's edition of the World Rugby Classic to be played next month in Bermuda. This is because the World Rugby Classic event will be a “vaccinated only” event, pointed out John Kane, president of the WRC.
Wednesday, October 6th 2021 - 22:33 UTC
Brazilian officials mentioned in Pandora Papers under investigation for possible tax evasion

Brazil's Economy Minister Paulo Guedes, one of the world leaders mentioned by name in the so-called Pandora Papers report released by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) admitted he had placed some of his money in offshore accounts, but “always within the law.”
Wednesday, October 6th 2021 - 22:14 UTC
Foreign Ministers of Argentina, Uruguay have lunch in Buenos Aires in Mercosur rebuilding encounter

Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero Tuesday met in Buenos Aires with his Uruguayan colleague Francisco Bustillo in a move to patch things up with the other three Mercosur members. Cafiero will travel to Brasilia Friday.
Wednesday, October 6th 2021 - 19:22 UTC
A Coup Attempt at the IMF

By Joseph E. Stiglitz (*) - Kristalina Georgieva, the IMF's Managing Director since 2019, has been a bold leader in confronting the economic fallout of the pandemic, as well as in positioning the Fund as a global pioneer on climate change. The efforts now underway to remove her are not only unjust but could hamstring the Fund's management for years to come.
Wednesday, October 6th 2021 - 15:52 UTC
Argentina to export dynamite to Peru for civilian purposes

Argentina's state-run Fabricaciones Militares (Military Productions) Tuesday agreed to sell dynamite for civilian purposes to the company Exsa, a member of the Peruvian group Orica.
Wednesday, October 6th 2021 - 14:15 UTC
“Ingenious tool for molecule building” earns scientists the 2021 Chemistry Nobel Prize

The 2021 Chemistry Nobel Prize has been awarded to German Benjamin List and Scottish-born David MacMillan for their achievements in the development of tools for building molecules that have helped make new drugs, it was announced Wednesday in Stockholm.
Wednesday, October 6th 2021 - 09:55 UTC
Chilean opposition agree to seek Piñera's impeachment in view of Pandora Papers

Chile's opposition has agreed Tuesday to seek the impeachment of President Sebastián Piñera after the head of state's name came out in the so-called Pandora Papers report, which mentioned political leaders and celebrities worldwide who have or have had investments in tax havens.
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