Stories for April 2022

Monday, April 11th 2022 - 09:44 UTC
Chile plans to build Antarctic center in Punta Arenas

The Government of Chile has called out for bids to build what will be known as the International Antarctic Center (CAI) in Punta Arenas, it was abbounced in Santiago. The US$-80-million development is expected to foster research on Antarctic matters to position that location as the country's main gateway to Antarctica.
Monday, April 11th 2022 - 09:40 UTC
Former CAF, OAS agree on climate action and biodiversity agenda

The Organization of American States (OAS) and the Development Bank of Latin America -formerly known as Corporación Andina de Fomento (CAF)- have signed a memorandum of understanding whereby both institutions pledged to tackle environmental and climate issues together, it was announced.
Monday, April 11th 2022 - 09:32 UTC
Brazil's inflation for March 2022 disclosed: highest in 28 years

Brazilian economic authorities have last week disclosed the monthly inflation for March of 2022: It was 1.62%, the highest for the same period in the last 28 years, making the year-on-year accumulation reach 11.30%, way above expectations.
Monday, April 11th 2022 - 09:30 UTC
War spillover, Ukraine economy will contract 45%, Russia's 11,2% and Central Asia 4,1%

The war against Ukraine and sanctions on Russia are hitting economies around the globe, with emerging market and developing countries in the Europe and Central Asia region expected to bear the brunt, says the World Bank’s latest Economic Update for the region.
Monday, April 11th 2022 - 09:19 UTC
British PM pays surprise visit to Ukraine

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson Saturday promised Ukraine's President Volodimir Zelensky more arms to fight Russian invaders. Johnson made his pledge during a surprise visit to Kyiv amid tight security measures.
Monday, April 11th 2022 - 09:11 UTC
Recall referendum in Mexico confirms Lopez Obrador support. although only 18% bothered to vote

Voters in Mexico overwhelmingly supported president Andres Manual Lopéz Obrador, AMLO, to finish his six-year mandate in a recall referendum, but the result in not binding since less than 20% bothered to vote and he needed the participation of 40% of the electorate. Anyhow AMLO celebrated, “I won, I'm staying”
Monday, April 11th 2022 - 09:00 UTC
World food commodity prices 33,6% higher than in March 2021, FAO report

World food commodity prices made a significant leap in March to reach their highest levels ever, as war in the Black Sea region spread shocks through markets for staple grains and vegetable oils, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) reported.
Saturday, April 9th 2022 - 16:39 UTC
Lula officially announces Alckmin will be his running mate

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the Workers' Party (PT, left) Friday announced in an official manner that his former rival in the 2006 elections, Geraldo Alckmin, will be his running mate Oct. 2.
Saturday, April 9th 2022 - 15:44 UTC
Atmospheric methane on the rise, NOAA warns

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the US Department of Commerce has warned that the presence of methane reached new highs in 2021.
Saturday, April 9th 2022 - 15:43 UTC
Argentine FM off to Paraguay

Argentine Foreign Minister Santiago Cafiero flew to Paraguay Friday on his first official visit to the neighboring country. It was the first trip by any top Argentine diplomat in five years.