Stories for 2022

Tuesday, September 27th 2022 - 10:45 UTC
Brazil elections: Lula speaks of “useful” vote next Sunday

Brazilian Presidential candidate and former head of state Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Monday spoke in favor of “the useful vote” in next Sunday's elections and called on Brazilians not to stay at home.
Tuesday, September 27th 2022 - 10:16 UTC
Russia needs to withdraw from Ukraine, Uruguay's Bustillo tells UN

Uruguayan Foreign Minister Francisco Bustillo Monday told the 77th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York that Russia's withdrawal from Ukraine was essential.
Tuesday, September 27th 2022 - 10:12 UTC
Colombians rally against Petro's policies

Thousands of Colombians took to the streets Monday to protest against the reforms proposed by President Gustavo Petro, a former guerrilla leader who came into power less than two months ago.
Tuesday, September 27th 2022 - 10:00 UTC
Argentina's economic activity grows 5.6% YoY in July

Argentina's National Institute of Statistics and Census (Indec) Monday released a report according to which the country's economic activity grew 5.6% interannually in July.
Tuesday, September 27th 2022 - 09:59 UTC
Argentine President's son stalker to take courses on sexual diversity

An Argentine man in the province of La Pampa will have to take courses on sexual diversity after threatening President Alberto Fernánddez's son last year on social media, as per a plea deal between the plaintiff and the defendant's legal teams announced Monday in Buenos Aires.
Tuesday, September 27th 2022 - 09:56 UTC
Argentine tires: no solution in sight

Argentine tire manufacturers Monday told the government that “the rights of the companies” were being violated as labor unions seized their plants and prevented work from continuing.
Tuesday, September 27th 2022 - 09:53 UTC
King Charles III cypher revealed; personally chosen by the King

The cypher of King Charles III has been revealed, showing an image to be used by government departments and on state documents and post boxes. It was personally chosen by the King, from a range of designs produced by the College of Arms.
Tuesday, September 27th 2022 - 09:51 UTC
Brazil expects record harvest of wheat and moves closer to self sufficiency

The Brazilian wheat crop should reach 10.935 million tons as 2022 yields in four states are likely to increase output in what will be a record harvest for local farmers.
Tuesday, September 27th 2022 - 09:46 UTC
Mercosur partners concentrate most of Paraguay's foreign trade

Paraguay's foreign commerce of manufactured and agro-industrial goods reached US$ 3,383 million during the first eight months of 2022, with a clear predominance of Mercosur partners, points out the country's Ministry of Industry and Commerce.
Tuesday, September 27th 2022 - 09:41 UTC
“Rethinking Tourism” as a powerful driver for sustainable development

World Tourism Day, observed on 27 September, celebrates the power of tourism to foster inclusion, protect nature and promote cultural understanding. This year’s official celebration, “Rethinking Tourism”, will be hosted by Indonesia, celebrating this opportunity to rethink how we do tourism for a more sustainable, inclusive and resilient sector. We need to fully showcase the potential of tourism to create jobs for all and bring communities together.