Stories for December 23rd 2022

Friday, December 23rd 2022 - 18:45 UTC
Pecci case: Suspect not to be extradited to Colombia

A suspect arrested in Venezuela for his alleged involvement in the murder of Paraguayan anti-mafia Prosecutor Marcelo Pecci while honeymooning in Colombia will not be extradited to stand trial, it was reported in Caracas.
Friday, December 23rd 2022 - 18:35 UTC
Chilean President announces opening of Embassy in Palestine

Palestine authorities Friday welcomed Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font's announcement Thursday that the South American country would up the status of its diplomatic mission to the Embassy level.
Friday, December 23rd 2022 - 18:27 UTC
Authorities on alert over poisonous stingrays on Argentine La Plata river shores

Argentine authorities have issued a series of recommendations after the appearance of poisonous stingrays on the beaches of Punta Lara and Ensenada, south of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (CABA) was reported.
Friday, December 23rd 2022 - 18:21 UTC
Argentina's Central Bank reserves up after IMF disbursements

Argentina's Central Bank (BCRA) reserves went up this week after the International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreed to disburse nearly US$ 6 billion following a successful review of the South American country's third-quarter targets. Thus, the BCRA reserves went up from US$ 39.052 billion to US$ 43.263 billion in the last 24 hours.
Friday, December 23rd 2022 - 18:21 UTC
No progress in Brazilian airline workers' strike

Brazil's National Union of Aeronauts (SNA) workers Thursday voted against a new proposal and thus their strike went into its fifth consecutive day, affecting airline operations at the country's largest air terminals.
Friday, December 23rd 2022 - 14:25 UTC
Senator proposes Falklands claim in the Argentine international sports colors

Taking advantage of the overwhelming triumphant spirit in Argentina, a Tierra del Fuego province elected Senator for the opposition has re-surfaced an initiative referred to the Argentine colors in international sports competitions.
Friday, December 23rd 2022 - 14:18 UTC
Tierra del Fuego creates a Protected Natural Area, covering 500,000 hectares of land and sea

The provincial Executive of Tierra del Fuego, extreme south of Argentina, signed into law the bill creating the Protected Natural Area, Peninsula Mitre, unanimously sanctioned in early December by the local Legislative Assembly and covering some 500.000 hectares, 300.000 on land and the rest at sea.
Friday, December 23rd 2022 - 14:15 UTC
Brazil's trade surplus in 2023 expected to reach US$ 72 billion

Despite the global economic slowdown, the Brazilian Foreign Trade Association, AEB, indicated that the largest economy in South America is projected to have a higher trade surplus in 2023. Next year's positive result is expected to reach US$ 71,9 billion, which would be 14,3% higher than the US$ 62,9 billion this year.
Friday, December 23rd 2022 - 14:11 UTC
UK economy contracts more than expected in the third quarter

The UK economy heading for recession, contracted more than expected in the third quarter with GDP falling 0.3% against an estimated 0.2%, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Friday, December 23rd 2022 - 12:08 UTC
Sacrifices and the value of freedom for the Falkland Islands, Phyl Rendell

Phyl Rendell, Chair of the Falkland Islands 40th Anniversary Committee, reflects on the ending of such a special year of events, the value of freedom, and what it means for the coming generations of young people who call the Falklands their home...