Stories for September 16th 2022

Friday, September 16th 2022 - 19:22 UTC
Chile: Argentine Ambassador summoned over radio statements

Chile's Foreign Ministry has summoned Argentine Ambassador Rafael Bielsa to convey to him that the Government of President Gabriel Boric Font finds some of his comments highly inappropriate for his role.
Friday, September 16th 2022 - 19:20 UTC
Brazil's industry reported to be growing steadily

Brazil's industrial activity has been reported to have increased in August and has a bright future ahead, according to a survey from the National Industry Confederation (CNI).
Friday, September 16th 2022 - 19:16 UTC
False bomb alarm disrupts Buenos Aires' Aeroparque

An Aerolineas Argentinas flight from Buenos Aires Aeroparque Jorge Newbery (AEP) to Tucuman (TUC) was delayed Thursday after a 63-year-old passenger boarded the aircraft claiming he had a bomb.
Friday, September 16th 2022 - 19:14 UTC
Mendoza authorities concerned as cases of syphilis mount

Health authorities in the Argentine province of Mendoza have voiced their concern over an increase in the number of cases of syphilis, at a time Covid-19 is waning down, thus allowing professionals to focus on other diseases.
Friday, September 16th 2022 - 09:50 UTC
This winter among the coldest in Uruguay's last 42 years

Uruguay's Institute of Meteorology (Inumet) released this week a report according to which the 2022 winter was the ninth coldest in the last 42 years.
Friday, September 16th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
Lacalle Pou and Mujica found to be most popular politicians in Uruguay

Uruguay's President Luis Lacalle Pou (2020-2025) and ex-president José “Pepe” Mujica (2010-2015) top the list of most-liked politicians in the country, a survey by pollsters Equipos Consultores released Thursday showed.
Friday, September 16th 2022 - 09:43 UTC
Guild of Venezuelan journalists feels threatened by unlicensed teachings

In a country where some people claim freedom of expression is at risk after many radio stations were shut down, Venezuela's National College of Journalists (CNP) Thursday issued a press release warning against journalism workshops that do not lead to a qualifying degree.
Friday, September 16th 2022 - 09:37 UTC
Drilling in search of oil in Paraguay to continue

Despite previous comments that there was no commercial oil available in Paraguay's soil, President Energy is to drill its third well in the Chaco region, it was announced Thursday.
Friday, September 16th 2022 - 09:04 UTC
Boric refuses to welcome Israel's new ambassador in Chile

Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font refused to welcome Israeli Ambassador Gil Artzyeli at La Moneda Palace. The diplomat was supposed to deliver his credentials to the head of state, who reportedly cited the killing of a Palestinian teenager in the Middle East for his decision.
Friday, September 16th 2022 - 08:28 UTC
Falklands: Motion of Condolence for Her Majesty The Queen on Friday

The Falklands Legislative Assembly will be holding a Motion of Condolence for Her Majesty the Queen at the Court and Assembly Chambers, Friday 16 September, 09:00 hours.