Stories for 2022

Thursday, May 12th 2022 - 09:14 UTC
US inflation still strong, but can be expected to ease in second half of the year, analysts agree

Inflation in the United States seems to have started to taper off, as the rapid cost of goods and services did not change much in April compared to March. Consumer prices rose by 0.3% in April after having risen by 1.2% in March, according to data the Bureau of Labor Statistics released on Wednesday.
Thursday, May 12th 2022 - 09:07 UTC
Hepatitis of unknown cause: 28 cases under scrutiny in Brazil

Brazil's Health Ministry Thursday announced it was following 28 cases nationwide of acute childhood hepatitis of unknown origin, which are “still under investigation.”
Wednesday, May 11th 2022 - 20:36 UTC
US Ambassador compliments Argentine gov't

The United States Ambassador to Buenos Aires was full of praise for Economy Minister Martín Guzmán's handling of the recent deal between Argentina and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), saying “the work he did was impressive.”
Wednesday, May 11th 2022 - 20:34 UTC
Bolsonaro sacks energy minister

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro chose to replace Energy Minister Bento Albuquerque just one day after an 8.87% increase in the price of diesel fuel at Petrobras' refineries.
Wednesday, May 11th 2022 - 20:32 UTC
Avianca, GOL agree on strategic partnership

A historic agreement has been reached between Colombian airline Avianca and Brazil's GOL whereby both companies will function under the same holding, thus increasing their mutual presence throughout Latin America, it was announced Wednesday.
Wednesday, May 11th 2022 - 20:28 UTC
US releases report on fate of Native American children at boarding schools

The United States Interior Department Wednesday released a report on what was common practice in 37 states nationwide, where children of native American tribes were separated from their families and sent to 408 boarding schools.
Wednesday, May 11th 2022 - 09:55 UTC
Malvinas Veterans appeal to UN Human Rights Rapporteur, the case on abuses committed by Argentine officers

A grouping of Malvinas Veterans have requested the United Nations to inquire about the delays in Argentina's Judicial branch on the case of torture and human rights abuses by Argentine officers against private soldiers during the 1982 Falklands war.
Wednesday, May 11th 2022 - 09:50 UTC
“Bolsonaro, your days are numbered,” warns Lula

Former Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva warned the incumbent Jair Bolsonaro that the latter's days as head of state were “numbered.”
Wednesday, May 11th 2022 - 09:44 UTC
Argentina takes active steps to boost exports to Brazil

Argentina's Ambassador to Brazil Daniel Scioli has embarked on a trade mission seeking to expand the number of products to be exported to that country. For that purpose, over 600 business meetings are to take place, according to Buenos Aires' daily Ámbito.
Wednesday, May 11th 2022 - 09:40 UTC
Decolonization C24 Pacific Regional Seminar opens in Saint Lucia

St Lucia Prime Minister Philip J Pierre, will this Wednesday 11th May, formally open a United Nations Seminar on Decolonization, which is to be held at the Sandals Grande Hotel until 13th May 2022.