MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for April 20th 2022
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Wednesday, April 20th 2022 - 09:34 UTC
Argentina: Massacre of indigenous groups and its cover-up brought to trial
Although none of the suspects is still alive, an Argentine court in the northern province of Chaco began Tuesday a “truth trial” for the so-called “Napalpi massacre,” the killing of native peoples perpetrated in 1924.
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Wednesday, April 20th 2022 - 09:30 UTC
Brazil continues to receive Russian fertilizers although in erratic shipments
Some 600,000 tons of fertilizer, 50% of which potash and of Russian origin were on their way to Brazil during the first week of April. Despite almost two months of war, the flow of Russian fertilizer to Brazil continues, according to consultancy StoneX.
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Wednesday, April 20th 2022 - 09:30 UTC
US: Biden administration abides by Fla. Judge ruling ending mask mandates
The US Justice Department Tuesday said it would only appeal Monday's ruling by Florida Federal District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle ending President Joseph Biden's mask mandate in public transport units if the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention believes the requirement is still necessary.
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Wednesday, April 20th 2022 - 09:29 UTC
Boric hopes relations with Bolivia will improve after Silala lawsuit
Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font Tuesday said he hoped his country's relations with Bolivia will improve once the trial over the use of the waters of the Silala river before the International Court of Justice (ICJ) ends.
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Wednesday, April 20th 2022 - 09:22 UTC
Argentine port workers to stage 24-hour strike Thursday
Argentine port workers will stage a 24-hour strike Thursday to demand certainties from the national government regarding the official port policy. The measure will affect operations at Buenos Aires and other terminals, it was announced.
