Stories for September 2022

Saturday, September 17th 2022 - 10:01 UTC
Bolivia, Venezuela not joining US efforts against drug trafficking, Biden says

US President Joseph Biden has issued yet another declaration including Venezuela and Bolivia among the countries that do not fight drug trafficking.
Saturday, September 17th 2022 - 09:57 UTC
Argentina: Security around President Fernández tightened

Following the Sept. 1 assassination attempt against Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK), Argentine authorities have made changes regarding security protocols around President Alberto Fernández and other high-ranking officials, it was reported Friday in Buenos Aires.
Saturday, September 17th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
Which will be King Charles III cipher, St Edwards or the Tudor crown

It has become an uncertain time for companies across the UK who supply the Armed Forces with flags, belts, medals, swords and sporrans – anything bearing the Queen's cipher. The cipher is the monogram of a reigning sovereign and consists of the initials of their name and title and often includes a crown.
Saturday, September 17th 2022 - 09:23 UTC
Some 6,000 armed forces personnel deployed throughout the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

In total, approximately 5,949 United Kingdom Armed Forces personnel will have deployed on ceremonial duties throughout the course of Operation London Bridge, the codename for the state funeral plan of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
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.