Stories for 2021

Thursday, July 22nd 2021 - 09:46 UTC
Argentina's economy continues to shrink, but some analysts see recovery imminent

Argentina's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has fallen 0.7% so far in 2021, which in addition to declines in 2018, 2019 and 2020, has led the country's economy to historic lows.
Thursday, July 22nd 2021 - 09:45 UTC
Sputnik V vaccine cleared to land in Chile

Chile's Public Security Institute (ISP) Wednesday authorized the emergency use of the Russian anticoronavirus Sputnik V vaccine by 5 votes in favour, two abstentions and one against, it was announced.
Thursday, July 22nd 2021 - 09:32 UTC
Vaccine inequity undermines global economy recovery, WHO, UNDP and Oxford University

COVID-19 vaccine inequity will have a lasting and profound impact on socio-economic recovery in low and lower-middle-income countries without urgent action to boost supply and assure equitable access for every country, including through dose sharing, according to new data released today by the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the University of Oxford.
Thursday, July 22nd 2021 - 09:30 UTC
Trawler operating in Falklands' waters is in Montevideo with positive COVID-19 cases

An Indonesian crewmember from the Spanish flagged trawler “Playa de Galicia”, operating in the South Atlantic, died of Covid-19 and the vessel is currently in the port of Montevideo under quarantine conditions, with several other seamen hospitalized, according to the latest news from Uruguay and Spain, which have been difficult to confirm.
Thursday, July 22nd 2021 - 09:29 UTC
US land borders to remain closed for yet another 30 days

While Canada announced earlier this the reopening of its land border with the United States, there was no such thing as reciprocity, as the administration of President Joseph Biden Wednesday confirmed their mainland crossings north and south shall remain closed for yet another 30 days.
Thursday, July 22nd 2021 - 09:28 UTC
Brazil imports record volumes of fertilizers, despite escalating prices

Brazil has imported record volumes of fertilizers during the first half of the year, some 14,1 million tons, an increase of 14% over the same period last year. The data was released by GlobalFert a specialized portal and points out June as the month with the highest volume.
Thursday, July 22nd 2021 - 09:00 UTC
Former Argentine Economy Minister Sourrouille dies at age 80

Former Argentine Economy Minister Juan Vital Sourrouille (1985-1989) has died because of colon cancer at the age of 80, it was reported.
Thursday, July 22nd 2021 - 07:42 UTC
A majority of Argentines, 51%, favor an opposition alternative for midterm elections

Only hours before the different Argentine political parties must register their candidates for the PASO primaries – simultaneous and mandatory – on 12 September, ahead of the midterm election on 14 November, a local public opinion poll has released interesting data on the different leaders and hopefuls, having covered the whole Argentine territory.
Thursday, July 22nd 2021 - 04:52 UTC
IOC picks Brisbane for 2032 Summer Games - not quite a surprise

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is still not sure what will happen with the Tokyo 2020 Games due to start in a few hours as coronavirus cases surge in Japan, but they already know the 2032 Games will be held in Brisbane, Australia.
Wednesday, July 21st 2021 - 09:44 UTC
Brazil: Lula says “stupid” Bolsonaro shall not win 2022 elections

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (2003-2011) Tuesday asked current President Jair Bolsonaro to stop being “stupid” and forecast the latter shall not be reelected in October 2022.