Stories for October 26th 2022

Wednesday, October 26th 2022 - 21:34 UTC
Argentine team off to France for Paris Club debt talks

A technical team headed by Argentina's National Institute of Statistics and Census Chief Marco Lavagna is on its way to Paris to renegotiate the nearly US$ 2.500 billion debt the South American country has with 24 agencies and banks from 16 countries.
Wednesday, October 26th 2022 - 21:31 UTC
Sunak, Biden agree on common stance regarding Ukraine crisis

$There is no fracture among Democrats, Jayapal insisted$

US President Joseph Biden and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak Wednesday agreed to support Ukraine against Russia's invasion and to stand up to China's expansionist policies.
Wednesday, October 26th 2022 - 19:55 UTC
Milei: “Hong Kong solution for Falklands? Remember Islanders live in a developed country and not a miserable one as Argentina”

A rising far-right wing star in Argentine politics, promising orthodox economic policies, and with ascending presidential chances among a population fed up with rampant corruption, inflation and government handouts instead of jobs, Javier Milei, has pledged a Hong Kong similar solution for the disputed Falkland Islands, if he makes it to the Pink House in Buenos Aires, next year.
Wednesday, October 26th 2022 - 19:30 UTC
Over a quarter of a million new jobs created in Brazil

According to a report from Brazilian economic authorities released Wednesday, South America's largest country generated around 278,000 new formal jobs in September this year.
Wednesday, October 26th 2022 - 19:26 UTC
Argentine ruling party creates yet a new tax by a 1-vote difference referred as “the Milei tax”

Argentina's Lower House passed the 2023 budget bill in the wee hours of Wednesday. Among the most significant changes was an Airport Security tax which will reportedly help support the Airport Security Police (PSA).
Wednesday, October 26th 2022 - 13:40 UTC
Paraguayan Justice minister sacked for granting privileges to convicted terrorists

Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benitez Tuesday sacked Justice Minister Edgar Taboada Insfrán, barely eight hours after swearing him in.
Wednesday, October 26th 2022 - 13:14 UTC
Brazil oil and gas production in September above 4.000 MMboe

Brazil's total oil and gas production during September reached 4.048 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, according to the country's market regulator, ANP.
Wednesday, October 26th 2022 - 09:21 UTC
Lacalle off to Japan to boost Uruguay's foreign trade

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou is off on an official mission to Japan to boost bilateral trade, it was reported Tuesday in Montevideo. In the meantime, Vice President Beatriz Argimón will be in charge of the Executive until Oct. 31.
Wednesday, October 26th 2022 - 09:06 UTC
EU's top diplomat holds talks with Argentine officials

The European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs Josep Borrell was welcomed Tuesday by Argentine President Alberto Fernández at Casa Rosada to discuss the fate of the free trade agreement with Mercosur signed in June 2019 and still pending ratification.
Wednesday, October 26th 2022 - 08:46 UTC
Argentine President meets with group of US Senators

Argentine President Alberto Fernández Tuesday welcomed US Ambassador Marc Stanley and a delegation of visiting lawmakers to discuss the importance of bilateral ties and the strengthening of democratic institutions and human rights in the region.