Stories for June 20th 2022

Monday, June 20th 2022 - 20:42 UTC
Third suspect arrested, five others at large in Phillips/Araújo murder

Brazilian authorities have confirmed that following scientific assessments, British journalist Dom Phillips and indigenist expert Bruno Araújo Pereira were killed in Amazonia “with typical hunting ammunition.” Forensic experts also completed the identification of Pereira's body.
Monday, June 20th 2022 - 20:40 UTC
EU diplomat warns Paraguay needs to avert becoming a narco-state

The European Union's Ambassador in Asunción Monday said he feared Paraguay could end up turning into a narco-state if proper measures are not taken.
Monday, June 20th 2022 - 10:55 UTC
Third-time lucky Petro to lead Colombia's turn to the left

Colombia elected a leftist government this Sunday for the first time after the second round of elections. Gustavo Petro, candidate of the Historical Pact coalition, will be the country's next president after a ballotage with good participation figures where he imposed over the right-wing populist Rodolfo Hernandez, who was a candidate of the League of Anti-Corruption Rulers.
Monday, June 20th 2022 - 10:54 UTC
Alberto Fernández accuses opposition of seeking political gain from 747 case

Argentine President Alberto Fernández Saturday argued the opposition had tried to make a political gain out of the Venezuelan-Iranian aircraft scandal by linking it “with such painful events as the AMIA bombing.”
Monday, June 20th 2022 - 10:38 UTC
Indigenist protesters in Ecuador clash with police

Protesters adhering to the indefinite strike called for by the indigenist group Conaie clashed with Ecuadorian authorities Sunday in places such as Orellana, Pastaza, and Sucumbios, it was reported. It was the seventh day of nonstop activities.
Monday, June 20th 2022 - 10:21 UTC
Galician fishing companies demanding an increase in fuel bonus for the vessels

The Galicia fishing lobby from Puerto Marin, Opromar, is complaining it is suffering the impact of sustained increase in fuel prices and is demanding action from the Spanish government.
Monday, June 20th 2022 - 10:15 UTC
WHO lifts “endemic” distinctions regarding monkeypox

The World Health Organization (WHO) has decided to suppress all distinctions between endemic and non-endemic countries regarding monkeypox, it was announced Saturday. The move seeks to facilitate the development of a “unified response” to the virus.
Monday, June 20th 2022 - 10:01 UTC
Paraná downspout better but still below historical levels

According to the latest report from Argentina's National Water Institute (INA), the situation with the downspout of the Paraná River has improved significantly but it is still below historical figures.
Monday, June 20th 2022 - 10:00 UTC
“Etched in Memory,” ambitious exhibit opens at the Falkland Islands Museum

The largest ever and newest exhibit of the Falkland Islands Museum and National Trust (FIMNT), “Etched in Memory,” opened at the Historic Dockyard Museum in the lead to Liberation Day.
Monday, June 20th 2022 - 09:30 UTC
A numerous Argentine multi-party delegation to UN C24, arrives Wednesday to New York

The Argentine government will be claiming this week before the United Nations Special Committee on Decolonization, or C24, the resumption of negotiations with the United Kingdom for a peaceful solution to the sovereignty dispute over the Falklands/Malvinas Islands.