Stories for March 2022

Tuesday, March 8th 2022 - 09:55 UTC
“Nobody is happy with the IMF understanding, we all despise the Fund,” Argentine president

Argentine president Alberto Fernandez admitted “nobody is happy” with the latest understanding reached with the International Monetary Fund, but under no circumstances does it condition the Argentine government economic policy, finally confessing he “despises” the IMF.
Tuesday, March 8th 2022 - 09:54 UTC
Surprise turnaround of Ukraine invasion: Washington and Maduro regime hold weekend talks

The United States and Venezuela are back in talking terms. White House admitted on Monday that a US delegation held weekend talks in Caracas with the government of Nicolas Maduro including discussions on energy supplies.
Tuesday, March 8th 2022 - 09:52 UTC
Envoys keep talking, Russia keeps invading Ukraine

The third round of talks between Russian and Ukrainian envoys ended Monday with nothing much to account for after nearly three hours at Belovezhskaya Pushcha on the Belarus-Poland border.
Tuesday, March 8th 2022 - 09:50 UTC
Chilean Deputies pass State of Exception for southern provinces

Chile's Lower House Monday passed 73 votes in favor, 41 against, and five abstentions the renewal of the State of Exception in four southern provinces in the Bíobio and La Araucanía regions. The measure still has to be approved by the Senate.
Tuesday, March 8th 2022 - 09:46 UTC
Ukraine/Russian conflict will have a severe impact on the global economy, anticipates IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board addressed the economic impact of the war in Ukraine, price shocks of energy and commodity prices, and on possible fast-tracked financial assistance for affected countries since a severe impact on the global economy can be expected.
Tuesday, March 8th 2022 - 09:36 UTC
Brazilian economy expanded 4,6% in 2021, despite a 0,2% contraction of agriculture

Contrary to foreign forecasts from multilateral organizations forecasts, Brazil’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ended 2021 with a 4.6% growth, totaling 8.7 trillion (about US$ 1,7 trillion at the current rate). The country managed to recover from the slowdown of 2020 when the Brazilian economy shrank 3.9% because of the pandemic.
Tuesday, March 8th 2022 - 09:20 UTC
New sports facility for Falklands: an artificial all-weather pitch, and a multi-purpose sports hall

The Falkland Islands Executive Council has given final approval to the National Sports Council (NSC) to proceed with the construction of a new national sports facility for the Islands. This follows the signing of a Development Agreement in April 2021, and subsequent work to develop a detailed Concept Design.
Tuesday, March 8th 2022 - 09:15 UTC
Peru, UK further coordinate cooperation work

Peru's Economy Minister Oscar Graham and British Ambassador to Lima Kate Harrisson Monday held a meeting to coordinate the upcoming mutual projects, such as Reconstruction with Change and Bicentennial Schools, it was reported.
Tuesday, March 8th 2022 - 09:15 UTC
Swap salmon for sardines to keep four million tons of fish in the sea

By David Willer, Henslow Research Fellow, Sustainable Seafood, University of Cambridge – Cutting down on meat and dairy is one way to make your diet better for the planet. But when it comes to sustainable seafood, buying sardines instead of salmon for your sandwiches and salads should be your first port of call.
Tuesday, March 8th 2022 - 09:11 UTC
FAO food price soars in February but profit margins are squeezed by energy, fertilizer and feed costs

The benchmark gauge for world food prices went up in February, reaching an all-time high, led by vegetable oils and dairy products, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has reported.