Stories for 2022

Thursday, June 30th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
Petro and Uribe hold unprecedented meeting to discuss Colombia's future

Colombian political foes former President Álvaro Uribe and President-elect Gustavo Petro met Wednesday for a round of dialogue that was unthinkable not so long ago. Following Petro's invitation, the two rivals got together to build bridges during their first face-to-face encounter in Bogota.
Thursday, June 30th 2022 - 09:43 UTC
Uruguay expanded 4,4% in 2021 and is poised to continue growing strongly, IMF report

An IMF mission recently visited Uruguay to discuss with local authorities economic developments, including recovery from the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the country's policy priorities. The report released on return of the IMF mission to Wahsington pointed out that the economic recovery continues at a firm pace supported by high agricultural commodity prices and strong investment.
Thursday, June 30th 2022 - 09:40 UTC
Putin ensures Brazil a steady fertilizer supply; but prices have soared from US$ 360 to US$ 650 a ton

President Vladimir Putin in a phone call with Jair Bolsonaro said Russia will ensure that fertilizer trade with Brazil remains uninterrupted. Fertilizers, especially nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, are widely used by Brazilian farmers and have made the country a world food powerhouse.
Thursday, June 30th 2022 - 09:34 UTC
Falklands new fisheries patrol vessel name: “Lilibet” in honor of Queen Elizabeth

The Falkland Islands Government's new Fishery Patrol Vessel (FPV) provided under a 15-year contract by Seagull Maritime Limited, beginning in 2023, finally has a name, “Lilibet”. The name was put forward by schoolchild Aimee Walker following an open competition at both Falkland Islands Schools in May.
Thursday, June 30th 2022 - 09:33 UTC
Brazil, a net wheat importer, has broken export records in 2021/22

Brazil, among the largest wheat importers in the world, --mainly from Mercosur associates--, is breaking consecutive export records in 2022. In less than six months, until June 20, Brazil exported more than twice as much wheat as in 2021, that is 2.5 million tons vis-a-vis 1.12 million tons in the whole year.
Thursday, June 30th 2022 - 09:30 UTC
Pepe Mujica receives yet another honorary university degree

Former Uruguayan President (2010-2015) José Mujica has been awarded Wednesday an honorary doctorate from the Universidad Nacional de Río Cuarto (UNRC) in the Argentine province of Córdoba for being “one of the main voices critical of savage capitalism.” Teachers, authorities, and students of the UNRC proposed the distinction for Mujica's “extensive career in political and social militancy.”
Thursday, June 30th 2022 - 09:29 UTC
Brazil negotiating the purchase of diesel fuel from Russia

Anticipating possible fuel shortages, particularly diesel, the Brazilian government is considering importing the fuel from Russia. Currently, only Petrobras imports diesel from India, the country which is refining Russian oil. Brazil's foreign ministry is already helping private companies with the necessary accreditation for such operations through Abicom, the fuel importers association.
Thursday, June 30th 2022 - 09:25 UTC
Kurdish refugees, victims of Sweden and Finland NATO access process?

After Turkey unblocked the NATO accession process for Sweden and Finland, now fears have arisen that the two Nordic states could have conceded too much to Ankara over deportations.
Thursday, June 30th 2022 - 09:21 UTC
Fifth case of monkeypox detected in Argentina

Argentine health authorities have confirmed a fifth case nationwide of monkeypox, it was reported Wednesday.
Thursday, June 30th 2022 - 09:20 UTC
Peru's President wanted out of the political party that took him to the job

After winning the presidential runoff over Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori, President Pedro Castillo Terrones has been accused by his Peru Libre political force of having broken party unity and applying neoliberal policies at odds with the group's leftist stance.