Stories for July 26th 2022

Tuesday, July 26th 2022 - 10:20 UTC
New Argentine Ambassador welcomed in Caracas as full ties resumed

The Venezuelan government of Nicolás Maduro Monday welcomed Argentina's new ambassador Oscar Laborde, as full diplomatic ties between the two countries were resumed following a decision by the administration of former President Mauricio Macri (2015-2019) to join the so-called Lima Group which recognized opposition leader Juan Guaidó as interim head of state.
Tuesday, July 26th 2022 - 10:04 UTC
Argentine judge releases Emtrasur 747's cargo

Argentine Federal Judge Federico Villena Monday ordered the release of the cargo brought into the country aboard the Venezuelan-Iranian Boeing 747-300 seized at the Ezeiza International airport after the nature of the flight and the size of the crew rose suspicion.
Tuesday, July 26th 2022 - 10:00 UTC
A first international database on Leopard seals' births and pups, shows they roam well beyond Antarctica

Leopard seals remain mostly a mystery given the limited information and research on the species and its range of action. However, an international study shared by several Antarctic institutes and universities identifies leopard seal births and pups in the first database of its kind and reveals evidence that these sightings are not limited to the Antarctic.
Tuesday, July 26th 2022 - 09:42 UTC
Daunting challenges for the reformed Colombia Petro pledged

President-elect Gustavo Petro won on the promise to bring deep social, economic and political change in Colombia, but challenges are daunting. Currently the country's GDP is estimated by OECD to grow 6,1% as a result of a post-pandemic consumption boost and international demand for fossil fuels because of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Tuesday, July 26th 2022 - 09:35 UTC
Pope asks for forgiveness for atrocities against native Canadian children

Pope Francis has apologized in Canada for the deaths and abuses against children from native communities at Catholic residential schools.
Tuesday, July 26th 2022 - 09:33 UTC
Argentine gov't open to compensating those damaged by COVID-19 vaccines

People who have suffered an “adverse event” from COVID-19 vaccines may seek compensation from the Argentine Government as per the “Covid-19 Reparation Fund,” according to Health Ministry Resolution 7/2022 published Monday in the Official Gazette.
Tuesday, July 26th 2022 - 09:20 UTC
World Bank US$ 200 million loan to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in Argentina

The World Bank Board of Directors approved a US$200 million loan to promote sustainable growth in Argentina, driven by innovation and focused on the creation of technology-based companies, support for entrepreneurs, and access to private capital.
Tuesday, July 26th 2022 - 08:05 UTC
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss: “not a word of Russia's Putin can be trusted”

British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss said the hit on the Black Sea port of Odessa was “completely unwarranted”, adding that “not a word” Russian President Vladimir Putin says can be trusted.