Stories for August 11th 2022

Thursday, August 11th 2022 - 20:45 UTC
Google sets eyes on Las Toninas for transoceanic internet cable

Argentina's National Communications Agency (Enacom) has authorized Google Infraestructura Argentina SRL to install a fiber optic system called Firmina through Argentine Sea waters, which “will be the longest in the world” providing internet connectivity.
Thursday, August 11th 2022 - 20:00 UTC
First South American Ikea store opens in Chile

Chileans rushed Wednesday to the brand-new Ikea store in Santiago, the first of the multinational conglomerate specialized in ready-to-assemble furniture, kitchen appliances, and home accessories.
Thursday, August 11th 2022 - 19:07 UTC
Falklands Veterans and families invited to register for a balloted flight to the Islands

The United Kingdom Ministry of Defense has announced that Veterans and the families of those who died during the Falkland Islands conflict are being invited to register for a balloted flight to the Islands. There will be 100 places on the flight, funded by MOD, with seats allocated to those eligible and a partner of their choice.
Thursday, August 11th 2022 - 09:53 UTC
IMF Chief ratifies agency's support to Argentina

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva congratulated Argentina's Economy Minister Serio Massa on his appointment and ratified the agency's support for the country's recovery, it was reported Wednesday.
Thursday, August 11th 2022 - 09:37 UTC
Retail sales drop but use of credit cards grows in Brazil

While according to Brazil's Insitute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), retail sales fell below expectations in June, payments with credit and debit cards were on the rise, it was reported Wednesday.
Thursday, August 11th 2022 - 09:31 UTC
Cyclone causes havoc in southern Brazil

A subtropical cyclone has left substantial damage and many people injured in the Brazilian southern state of Santa Catarina, where the seaside resorts have been placed under alert amid landslides.
Thursday, August 11th 2022 - 09:24 UTC
Argentine MSMEs reach record exports in first semester of 2022

Argentine Micro, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) have reached peak export figures during the first semester of 2022.
Thursday, August 11th 2022 - 09:16 UTC
Resignation of those who declared a volcano a Mapuche sacred site requested

Argentina's Environment Minister Juan Cabandié demanded the resignation of National Parks Administration (APN) Chairman Lautaro Erratchú and of the rest of the agency's board after last week they declared the Lanín volcano a Mapuche sacred site.
Thursday, August 11th 2022 - 09:00 UTC
Argentina announces the construction of labs in Antarctica to reaffirm science and sovereignty

Argentina will create “Antarctic Multidisciplinary Laboratories” to further promote research in the country's bases in the white continent, in the framework of the program “Building Science”. The program is sponsored by the ministries of Foreign Affairs; Science, Technology and Innovation, and Defense, and has specific funds earmarked.
Thursday, August 11th 2022 - 08:23 UTC
Chile and UK discuss green energy cooperation and delivery of ex-RAF Sentry aircraft

Chilean foreign minister Antonia Urrejola received the British Ambassador in Santiago, Louise de Sousa to address several issues of the bilateral agenda, particularly referred to green energies.