Stories for November 28th 2022

Monday, November 28th 2022 - 22:11 UTC
Qatar 2022: Brazil advance, Uruguay need to beat Ghana to stand a chance

Brazil edged Switzerland 1-0 Monday in their second World Cup Group G game Monday. The South Americans thus secured a berth in the round of 16, while the rest of the series is yet to be decided Friday following a 3-3 draw between Serbia and Cameroon, although the latter seems to have more of an uphill task when they take on the five-time champions.
Monday, November 28th 2022 - 21:51 UTC
Environmental crisis resurfaces after accident in Guanabara Bay

The latest in Guanabara Bay off Rio de Janeiro has brought back under the spotlight a decades-long environmental crisis in the area stemming from the abandonment of ships.
Monday, November 28th 2022 - 21:49 UTC
Caps on fuel prices announced to curb Argentina's inflation

Argentina's Superminister of Economy, Industry and Agriculture Sergio Massa reached an agreement with oil companies whereby fuel joins the list of care-for prices. Hence, the price at pumps may not go up above a 4% monthly ceiling until March, it was announced in Buenos Aires.
Monday, November 28th 2022 - 21:48 UTC
Price of fuel in Paraguay keeps falling

The price of fuel at pumps in Paraguay has gone down twice in November of 2022 after a ₲ 100 (US$ 0,014) reduction per liter was announced over the weekend.
Monday, November 28th 2022 - 10:59 UTC
Argentine producers want unreined dollars, not “traps”

Argentine rural producers have voiced their rejection of Super Economy Minister Sergio Massa's proposal to create a reload version of the soybean dollar and insisted on the need to leave currency exchange free.
Monday, November 28th 2022 - 10:30 UTC
With no reelection possible, Mexican president begins preparing his party to continue ruling

The debate on amendments to the electoral legislation and electoral authority in Mexico, sponsored by president Andrés Manuel Lopez Obrador and strongly criticized by the opposition has led to an unprecedented dispute on the streets of Mexico City.
Monday, November 28th 2022 - 10:24 UTC
Loan to Argentina to strengthen marine resources sustainability and agricultural health

Argentina is receiving a US$ 125 million loan from the Inter-American Development Bank to help Argentina strengthen its agricultural health services and enhance the sustainability of its marine resources.
Monday, November 28th 2022 - 10:20 UTC
Russia determined to unblock fertilizer exports frozen in European ports

Russia is determined to unblock Russian fertilizers frozen in European ports, because of sanctions, and expects to resume ammonia exports through a pipeline across Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin made the announcement criticizing the current situation as totally unacceptable but admitted it is happening.
Monday, November 28th 2022 - 10:13 UTC
“Polar Preet” named Woman of the Year for becoming the first woman to reach the South Pole solo

British Army Officer Captain Preet Chandi – known as Polar Preet – has been named Woman of the Year at an annual awards ceremony. Capt Chandi wasn't present to collect her honor – or the Inspirational Award she also won – as she is currently on her latest challenge in the Antarctic in which she hopes to become the first woman to cross the frozen continent solo and unsupported.
Monday, November 28th 2022 - 10:08 UTC
World Cup: Argentina still in contention

After Mexican fans staged bravados against those of Argentina in Qatar with chants regarding the Malvinas/Falklands issue, the South Americans Saturday stood up to their historical superiority and scored a 2-0 victory that kept them in contention for a berth in the next round.