Stories for October 8th 2022

Saturday, October 8th 2022 - 10:47 UTC
UK representative challenges OAS Assembly to recognize Falklands right to self determination

The United Kingdom called on the Organization of American States (OAS) on Friday to “recognize the right to self-determination” of the Falklands/Malvinas islanders who had decided to remain citizens of a British Overseas Territories and members of the British Family, despite Argentina’s sovereignty claims.
Saturday, October 8th 2022 - 10:16 UTC
Uruguay launches stamp, announces coin commemorating Andes plane crash

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou Friday took part in a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the so-called Andes tragedy, an airplane crash that made history since many victims survived after being left for dead.
Saturday, October 8th 2022 - 10:13 UTC
Colombian president desists from taxing extractive industries

The government of president Gustavo Petro is back stepping from one of his electoral campaign pledges, taxing extractive industries to have Colombia rapidly transit a green, environment friendly economy.
Saturday, October 8th 2022 - 10:10 UTC
Bolivia reports first death of monkeypox patient

A patient at Santa Cruz de la Sierra's San Juan de Dios Hospital who was infected with monkeypox has died, thus becoming the first casualty with the malady in the country, it was announced Friday.
Saturday, October 8th 2022 - 10:07 UTC
Falklands tribute at the International Bomber Command Center

Reports from Lincolnshire Today indicate that the International Bomber Command Centre (IBCC), Lincoln has unveiled a new installation paying tribute to those who lost their lives during the 1982 war on The Falkland Islands with Argentina.
Saturday, October 8th 2022 - 10:05 UTC
Argentina passes IMF test, gets US$ 3.8 billion

The International Monetary Fund's Board of Directors Friday approved the 2022 second semester review, thus clearing the way for a US$ 3.8 billion disbursement in favor of Argentina.
Saturday, October 8th 2022 - 10:03 UTC
OAS General Assembly condemns attack against CFK

The 52nd General Assembly of the Organization of American States gathered in Lima, Peru, unanimously adopted a Hemispheric Declaration of Solidarity following the Sept. 1 assassination attempt in Buenos Aires against Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK)
Saturday, October 8th 2022 - 09:56 UTC
Paraguayan VP's brother sacked from Navy Chief post

Paraguay's President Mario Abdo Benìtez reshuffled the country's Armed Forces brass before leaving for Montevideo Friday. Among those relieved from duty was Navy Chief Admiral Carlos Dionisio Velázquez, brother of Vice President Hugo Velázquez, who has been listed by the United States among the most corrupt politicians in the region.
Saturday, October 8th 2022 - 09:52 UTC
PAHO launches mental health awareness campaign

The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has launched a campaign in support of people with mental health problems who also suffer from society's stigmatization.
Saturday, October 8th 2022 - 09:47 UTC
Maduro says Venezuelan elections might be earlier than expected

Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro Friday hinted he might bring forward the 2024 presidential elections because he is ready to win “whenever, wherever, and however.”