Stories for February 2022

Friday, February 25th 2022 - 09:50 UTC
Bolivian gov't settles issue with airport workers

The Government of Bolivia and former workers of Bolivian Airport Services (Sabsa) Thursday reached an agreement whereby the laid-off labor force would join the newly-created Bolivian Air Navigation and Airports (Naabol), which will now handle the administration of the international airports of La Paz, Cochabamba and Santa Cruz.
Friday, February 25th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
“People's Convoy” on its way to Washington DC

US lorry drivers grouped under the “People's Convoy” have departed from California and are on their way to Washington DC to express their stance against COVID-19 restrictions.
Friday, February 25th 2022 - 09:35 UTC
China decries Australia's Antarctica plans

The Government of China has voiced its concerns over Australia’s US$ 570 million plan to boost its scientific and strategic presence in Antarctica, which would involve a fleet of surveillance drones and long-range helicopters in the area.
Friday, February 25th 2022 - 09:18 UTC
A fourth dose of Sinopharm does very little to help, Chinese study finds

A fourth shot of the COVID-19 Sinopharm vaccine will not provide any additional protection against the disease, according to a study from the Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou released earlier this week.
Thursday, February 24th 2022 - 23:59 UTC
Different reactions in Latin America to Russia's actions in the Ukraine conflict

The escalation of the conflict between Russia and the West regarding Ukraine and two self-declared independent provinces, with military support from Moscow, has exposed different reactions in Latin America, as well as President Vladimir Putin's influence in the region.
Thursday, February 24th 2022 - 23:26 UTC
Brazilian gov't “concerned” but Bolsonaro stays mum regarding Ukraine

Brazilian media Thursday highlighted the fact that President Jair Bolsonaro made no comments regarding the Ukrainian crisis during two public appearances, although his Government did express its “concern” through the Foreign Ministry.
Thursday, February 24th 2022 - 22:56 UTC
Former Uruguayan President finds Putin very much like Hitler

Former two-time President of Uruguay Julio María Sanguinetti (1985-1990 / 1995-2000) Thursday said Russia's actions in Ukraine look “a lot like Hitler's initial invasions.” The Colorado Party leader added that there was “no possible historical justification to relativize the seriousness of the episode.”
Thursday, February 24th 2022 - 22:54 UTC
Chile's Constitution to include abortion and sexual rights?

A Committee within Chile's Constitutional Convention Wednesday greenlighted a set of articles granting sexual and reproductive rights, which will now be put up for a plenum approval to be added to the country's new Fundamental Law.
Thursday, February 24th 2022 - 20:46 UTC
April deadline to get involved in key Falklands 40th events

Veterans of the Falklands War have until the end of April to register their interest for a 'liberation day' commemorative event, marking 40 years since the conflict.
Thursday, February 24th 2022 - 20:37 UTC
Ten new realities with the Ukraine foreclosure

By Gwynne Dyer – Now that Russian President Vladimir Putin has invaded Ukraine and foreclosed his and everybody else’s other options, certain aspects of the near future have become clear. So have some aspects of the long run. Here are ten predictions, made with varying degrees of confidence.