Stories for February 2022

Wednesday, February 16th 2022 - 09:50 UTC
Falklands Government reiterates the need to respect human rights and democratic liberties of the Falklands' nation

On Tuesday the Falklands government in an official release reiterated the need for human rights and democratic liberties of the Falklands' nation to be respected, particularly self-determination.
Wednesday, February 16th 2022 - 09:50 UTC
Rio de Janeiro heavy storm leaves at least 23 dead

Authorities in the Brazilian city of Petropolis in the State of Rio de Janeiro Tuesday reported at least 23 people had died and hundreds had been evacuated from their homes due to heavy rains and subsequent flooding in the city's mountainous area.
Wednesday, February 16th 2022 - 09:46 UTC
Argentina's inflation reaches 3.9% in January

Despite requirements from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that inflation needs to be under control, Argentina's National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (Indec) Tuesday reported January's figures had reached 3.9% for a 50.7% YoY.
Wednesday, February 16th 2022 - 09:44 UTC
A former Chilean Socialist minister considers “delirious” the nationalization of mining industry

A veteran Chilean politician who among other appointments was Minister of Mines under the deposed Socialist government of Salvador Allende in 1973, and later held other ministerial responsibilities following the return of democracy in 1990, strongly criticized the initiative to again nationalize the mining companies which operate in Chile, as proposed in the Constitutional Convention drafting a new constitution.
Wednesday, February 16th 2022 - 09:40 UTC
Peru reopens borders with Bolivia

The Government of Peru Tuesday decided to reopen all crossings to Bolivia after two years. The measure had been taken in an attempt to curb the spread of COVID-19. However, only fully vaccinated travelers may enter Peru, it was reported.
Wednesday, February 16th 2022 - 09:35 UTC
Mourning in Galicia following the loss of a trawler off Newfourndland: ten dead and eleven missing

The Xunta of Galicia, the government of the northeast of Spain will declare a day of mourning in the region following the sinking of the trawler “Villa de Pitanxo”, off Newfoundland, with the loss of ten lives and another eleven who remain missing. The tragedy occurred on Tuesday in the midst of a North Atlantic storm, and despite a huge rescue effort only three out of 24 crew members managed to survive under hypothermal conditions.
Wednesday, February 16th 2022 - 09:22 UTC
Inflation remains strong in Chile; Central bank expected to take reference rate to 8% next May

A survey of financial operators in Chile anticipates that the aggressive policy of the country's central bank to combat rising prices will continue to hike interest rates, anticipating the basic rate from the bank's Monetary Policy office will be reaching 8% by next May.
Wednesday, February 16th 2022 - 09:11 UTC
Former Honduran president arrested at US' request

Less than three weeks after Juan Orlando Hernández left office, the former Honduran President has been placed under arrest pending extradition to the United States for his alleged links to drug traffickers.
Tuesday, February 15th 2022 - 21:55 UTC
Spanish trawler sinks in Canadian waters: 7 dead, many missing

A Spanish-flagged trawler has sunk Tuesday off the Newfoundland coast in eastern Canada, killing at least seven people while rescue efforts were underway to find the rest of the crew. Three survivors have been found, and a lifeboat is still missing. Hence hopes are high others could have made it through.
Tuesday, February 15th 2022 - 20:42 UTC
Ancap refinery becomes National Historic Monument in Uruguay

A refinery belonging to Uruguay's state-run oil company Ancap has been declared a National Historic Monument for its unique architectural design, it was announced.