MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for September 12th 2022
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Monday, September 12th 2022 - 10:01 UTC
Hearing for the privatization of Brazil's major port again postponed
The public hearing for the privatization of Brazil's largest and most dynamic port terminal has been again postponed, for a third time, following on an announcement from the Brazilian National Social Development Bank (BNDES). The purpose of such an action, referred to the Port of Santos, is to give time to more recommendations from the private sector to improve tender conditions.
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Monday, September 12th 2022 - 09:58 UTC
Assange supporters stage demonstrations in Mexico City
Relatives and supporters of Julian Assange's gathered Sunday in fron of the US Embassy in Mexico City to protest against the impending extradition of the Wikileaks founder to the United States to face espionage charges, on the wake of Secretary of State Antony Blinken's arrival.
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Monday, September 12th 2022 - 09:48 UTC
Biden quotes 9/11 message from Queen Elizabeth
US President Joseph Biden Sunday said in front of the Pentagon building that his administration was committed to unblocking the trials that have been pending for years at the maximum security prison at Guantanamo Bay because “we will never forget,” the Sept. 11 attacks.
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Monday, September 12th 2022 - 09:34 UTC
At least 22 killed as speedboat sinks in Brazilian state of Pará
Brazilian authorities Sunday confirmed two more bodies had been retrieved after a boat sank Thursday morning near Cotijuba Island, in Belém, but it was not until this weekend that the accident has been reported.
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Monday, September 12th 2022 - 09:19 UTC
FAO food commodity prices index declines for fifth month running in August
The barometer for world food commodity prices declined for the fifth consecutive month in August, as quotations for most benchmark items dropped, according to the latest report released by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization.
