Stories for June 16th 2022

Thursday, June 16th 2022 - 20:09 UTC
Bolsonaro says Jesus would have bought a gun, had he got the chance

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said Jesus did not buy a gun because there were none available in his time. The head of state made those controversial remarks during a conversation with religious people at the Alvorada Palace.
Thursday, June 16th 2022 - 19:23 UTC
US epidemiologist Fauci tests positive for COVID-19

Leading US epidemiologist Anthony Fauci has tested positive for COVID-19 despite having taken four doses of vaccine against the malady, it was reported. The 81-year-old physician has been said to be experiencing “mild symptoms.”
Thursday, June 16th 2022 - 10:45 UTC
Historic event: Stanley, City status proclamation to a round of applause from some 400 Falkland Islanders

Continuing with the Liberation Day celebrations on Tuesday 14 June 2022, the Falkland Islands community gathered in the Town Hall for the formal presentation by the Governor of the Letters of Patent granting Stanley, City Status.
Thursday, June 16th 2022 - 10:38 UTC
Colombia's CNE rules presidential debates not mandatory

Colombia's National Electoral Council (CNE) Wednesday ruled against a decision earlier in the day by the Superior Court of Bogota ordering both presidential candidates (Rodolfo Hernández and Gustavo Petro) to hold a debate prior to the runoff where Iván Duque's successor is to be chosen.
Thursday, June 16th 2022 - 10:25 UTC
Phillips and Araújo found dead in Amazonia – killers said to have confessed

The bodies of British reporter Dom Phillips and Brazilian indigenous affairs expert Bruno Araújo Pereira were found lifeless in Amazonia Wednesday while the two suspects arrested in connection with the case have reportedly confessed to committing the murders.
Thursday, June 16th 2022 - 10:14 UTC
Latin America at WTO, stands up in support of reforming agriculture trade rules

Sixteen Latin American countries, led by Brazil pledged this week to work together to demand reform of world agricultural trade rules at the World Trade Organization (WTO). The decision was taken among other issues to counter the protectionist policies of developed countries and India.
Thursday, June 16th 2022 - 10:07 UTC
Uruguayan President holds meeting with the Mayor of Buenos Aires

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou Wednesday welcomed Buenos Aires Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta at the Suárez y Reyes residency, in Montevideo, in a meeting during which they discussed the conditions for “updating and relaunching” Mercosur, to make it a “dynamic, modern, and integrated to the world” bloc.
Thursday, June 16th 2022 - 10:01 UTC
Falklands' Veterans limited from claiming “cold injuries”, because of a 1987 Crown Armed Forces Act

Falklands' War Veterans are currently exempt from claiming damages for “cold injuries” suffered during the war with Argentina and are seeking legal advice against the Ministry of Defense (MoD), according to the lawyer acting on their behalf.
Thursday, June 16th 2022 - 10:00 UTC
Defense Secretary Wallace pays tribute to Falklands' Veterans

Defense Secretary Ben Wallace has paid tribute to veterans of the Falkland Islands conflict. In an address released by the Ministry of Defense (MOD), Mr Wallace reflected on the “sacrifice” and the “amazing achievement” of the UK's Armed Forces.
Thursday, June 16th 2022 - 09:59 UTC
Veterans will always find “a home from home” in the Falklands, MLA Roberts tells SAMA82 members

Every bearer of the South Atlantic Medal will always find “a home from home”, Falkland Islands lawmaker Leona Roberts assured the men and women of Operation Corporate as they bestowed the Freedom of the Falklands on them, on Turesday, 14 June. .