Stories for February 2022

Wednesday, February 2nd 2022 - 20:49 UTC
IMF concerned over future of Argentine deal due to political turmoil

Argentina's representative to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Sergio Chodos Wednesday said in a radio interview the multinational body was concerned after Deputy Máximo Kirchner's resignation as majority leader, which might jeopardize the Congressional approval of the preliminary understanding reached last week.
Wednesday, February 2nd 2022 - 20:47 UTC
Paraguay foresees worst soybean harvest in 25 years

The Union of Production Guilds Paraguay Wednesday said it foresaw 2022 will be a tough year for the agricultural sector due to the current drought which will mean, among other setbacks, the worst soybean harvest in the last 25 years, or US $ 2 billion less to the country's economy.
Wednesday, February 2nd 2022 - 12:05 UTC
Falklands publishes audited annual financial statements; underlines S&P Global A+ credit rating

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) published its annual financial statements for the financial year ending 30 June 2021. The statements have been reviewed by external auditors, Mazars LLP, who provided an unqualified and independent opinion that the documents present a true and fair view, and are free from material misstatement.
Wednesday, February 2nd 2022 - 11:58 UTC
Falklands' Sea Lion project, Rockhopper, Harbour and Navitas extend heads of terms to 31 March 2022

Rockhopper Exploration, Harbour Energy, and Navitas Petroleum have extended the provisions of their previously signed heads of terms concerning the Sea Lion project offshore the North Falkland Basin. The new deadline is March 31, 2022: the aim is to sign definitive documentation on the transaction by this date. Harbour plans to exit operations offshore the Falklands, leaving the other two partners to take the development forward.
Wednesday, February 2nd 2022 - 11:44 UTC
Recommended reading, updated Argentina Travel Advice by FCDO

The Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office has updated its Travel Advice on Argentina. Among other issues, the TA points out that 126,548 British nationals visited Argentina in 2019 and most visits are trouble-free.
Wednesday, February 2nd 2022 - 11:43 UTC
Falklands 2021 census preliminary figures: 2,887 people counted on Sunday night 10 October

The Falkland Islands Government (FIG) announced on Tuesday its preliminary population figures from the 2021 census. Work to error-check and validate the census data received is ongoing, however, provisional data on high-level results are now available.
Wednesday, February 2nd 2022 - 09:57 UTC
Brazil's STF urges Bolsonaro to respect democratic institutions

Brazil's Supreme Federal Court (STF) Chief Justice Luis Fux Tuesday demanded President Jair Bolsonaro to stop acting against democracy.
Wednesday, February 2nd 2022 - 09:55 UTC
Argentina's deal with IMF will get through Congress, House Speaker says

Argentina's Lower House Speaker Sergio Massa Tuesday said the ruling Frente de Todos (Everybody's Front - FdT) remained united and guaranteed the recent agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will get through Congress.
Wednesday, February 2nd 2022 - 09:36 UTC
Uruguayan exports in January grow 31% annually

Uruguay's exports grew 31% in January of 2022 when compared to the same month last year, it was announced Tuesday in Montevideo. Beef topped the list of products sold abroad, reaching US$ 207 million.
Wednesday, February 2nd 2022 - 09:19 UTC
Brazil: Guedes favors tax cuts to keep fuel affordable

Brazil's Economy Minister Paulo Guedes Tuesday said it was “easier to eradicate poverty than to make gasoline cheaper.” He also raised the possibility of cutting diesel taxes but was against creating a buffer fund.