Stories for October 2022

Friday, October 21st 2022 - 09:57 UTC
Brazil/Falklands commercial air link needs “more time for restart”

While the Falkland Islands Brazil commercial airlink is not yet resuming, Director of the Department of Development and Commercial Services (DCS), Becky Clark has confirmed this isn’t a complete cancellation of the LATAM flight.
Friday, October 21st 2022 - 09:51 UTC
Falkland Islands lawmakers committed to enable oil production

Members of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly John Birmingham and Pete Biggs have both voiced personal distaste at the concept of oil production in the Falkland Islands, despite an overall commitment in the Islands Plan 2022 to “progress extractive industries in an environmentally conscious way.”
Friday, October 21st 2022 - 09:44 UTC
Daughter of former Argentine national football team coach arrested

Argentina's Airport Security Police (PSA) extended its arresting spree after the detention of Revolución Federal (RF) leader Jonathan Morel in connection with death threats against government officials.
Friday, October 21st 2022 - 09:36 UTC
Fake news probe launched against Bolsonaro's son

Brazil's Superior Electoral Court (TSE) Thursday announced a probe has been launched against incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro's son Carlos for allegedly spreading fake news on social media.
Friday, October 21st 2022 - 09:28 UTC
Emergency declared in Uruguay due to poor rainfalls

Uruguay's Minister of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries, Fernando Mattos Thursday announced the Government had declared a national emergency due to poor rainfalls.
Friday, October 21st 2022 - 09:04 UTC
Falklands community will host 150 pilgrims for five days in November

The 40th Anniversary Committee of the Falklands Islands recently appealed for hosts to accommodate 135 pilgrims and 10 support staff during their visit from 9 to 14 November and are very pleased to report that over 150 beds have been offered by the Stanley community for the veterans, next of kin and their partners.
Thursday, October 20th 2022 - 23:24 UTC
Chile to be billed for travelers seeking treatment in Chubut

Chile's government will pay for the non-urgent medical treatment given to citizens of that country at the hospital in the Argentine Patagonia city of Esquel, effective next month, following an agreement with the province of Chubut.
Thursday, October 20th 2022 - 23:21 UTC
Leader of gang reportedly behind attack against CFK arrested

Argentine authorities have arrested Revolución Federal leader Jonathan Morel in connection with death threats against Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner (CFK), her son Deputy Máximo Kirchner, and President Alberto Fernández, it was reported in Buenos Aires.
Thursday, October 20th 2022 - 21:41 UTC
Tories scratching their heads in search of a replacement for resigning PM Truss

Liz Truss Thursday became the British Prime Minister with the shortest-ever time in office after submitting her resignation, although she managed to serve under two different monarchs.
Thursday, October 20th 2022 - 10:55 UTC
Falklands/Malvinas: Ecuador Legislative overwhelmingly votes in support of Argentina's claims

Ecuador's one House Legislative Assembly overwhelmingly voted on Wednesday in support of Argentina and “its battle in defense of Malvinas, South Georgia, and South Sandwich Islands, and adjoining maritime and insular spaces”, which according to the Argentine ministry of foreign affairs, “are illegitimately occupied by the United Kingdom”.