Stories for May 2022

Tuesday, May 3rd 2022 - 09:42 UTC
Brazil in the crossfire of the Falklands/Malvinas war

Brazil apparently was quite active during the Falklands War, and mounted a network to “search and collect information” on its neighbor (and historic competitor) Argentina, keeping a close eye on the military actions in the South Atlantic, and potential allies of the military Junta.
Tuesday, May 3rd 2022 - 09:34 UTC
Sheffield honors

The city of Sheffield has come together to mark the 40th Anniversary of HMS Sheffield's sinking during the Falklands conflict. HMS Sheffield was struck by an Argentine missile on 4 May 1982 before sinking six days later on 10 May.
Tuesday, May 3rd 2022 - 09:30 UTC
Falklands war was instrumental in accelerating the return of democracy in Argentina, Ambassador Figueroa

By Catherine Lough, PA - The memory of the Falklands War is an “open wound” for Argentina, the country’s ambassador to the UK has said. Speaking to Catherine Lough of Press Association news agency to mark the 40th anniversary of the conflict, Javier Figueroa said wrangling over the Islands’ sovereignty is “ridiculous”, but admits that the war was instrumental in accelerating the return of democracy to Argentina.
Tuesday, May 3rd 2022 - 09:24 UTC
Angela Rayner, porn in parliament and a depressing week for British politics

By Lindsey Blumell (*) - There are more women in the UK parliament and government than ever before – making up about one-third of the total 650 members. Yet, there are still cases like The Mail on Sunday running the headline “Stone the crows! Tories accuse Rayner of Basic Instinct ploy to distract Boris”. An unnamed source had told the outlet that Labour's deputy leader, Angela Rayner, crosses and uncrosses her legs to “distract” the prime minister during parliamentary sessions. In case anyone was in doubt about the reference, the article was accompanied by the famous image of Sharon Stone from the film.
Tuesday, May 3rd 2022 - 09:20 UTC
US Democratic Party doubtful about Biden running for reelection

Leaders within the United States' Democratic Party are beginning to come to terms with the idea that President Joseph Biden might not run for reelection in 2024, as most polls place former President Donald Trump 6 percentage points ahead.
Tuesday, May 3rd 2022 - 09:18 UTC
Uruguayan exports on the rise

Uruguayan exports including duty-free zones for the month of April totaled US$ 1.115 billion, according to the Uruguay XXI Institute's monthly report released Monday.
Tuesday, May 3rd 2022 - 08:59 UTC
IAATO appoints Tudor Morgan as chair of the organization

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) has appointed Executive Committee member Tudor Morgan to its leading role. Tudor, VP Government and Industry relations at IAATO member operator Hurtigruten Expeditions, takes the reins from Robyn Woodhead, who steps down after five years on the EC, the last one as chair.
Tuesday, May 3rd 2022 - 08:01 UTC
Brazil ready to take advantage of the “food inflation” despite higher production costs

Soybeans, corn, sugar, coffee, beef, pork, and chicken are the main goods in Brazil’s export portfolio, and should benefit from the current 'food inflation' in world markets until probably 2023, says analyst Elizabeth Johnson from the TS Lombardy consultancy.
Tuesday, May 3rd 2022 - 08:00 UTC
Gates: “we ain't seen the worst of covid-19 yet”

Tycoon Bill Gates said Monday said that the worst part of the coronavirus crisis was yet to be seen, although most countries are returning to prepandemic dispositions.
Tuesday, May 3rd 2022 - 07:45 UTC
UK ambassador to Ukraine back in Kyiv, “absolutely the right place to be”

The UK's ambassador to Ukraine has said she feels “comfortable” returning to Kyiv despite Russian threats against diplomats in the capital. Melinda Simmons arrived in the city late on Friday, following the announcement last month that Britain would be reopening its embassy there in a show of support for Ukraine's fight against Russia's invasion.