Stories for July 20th 2023

Thursday, July 20th 2023 - 23:15 UTC
Cuban worker in Falklands/Malvinas granted Argentine residence

Argentine immigration authorities Wednesday granted residence to Cuban migrant Yamila Socorro Molina, who lives in the Malvinas/Falkland Islands, it was reported in Buenos Aires. Migrations Director Florencia Carignano said it was a “historical precedent.”
Thursday, July 20th 2023 - 15:29 UTC
The Falkland Islands remain clear on their name

Deputy Chair of the Legislative Assembly, MLA Teslyn Barkman said: “Myself and the other Members of the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly would like to be clear that this news from Brussels changes nothing. The EU themselves have issued a statement to say that they have not changed their views and positions concerning the Falklands.
Thursday, July 20th 2023 - 10:40 UTC
Argentina's Falklands claim at CELAC/EU summit, a midwinter dream

The Argentine government's victory cheering and bragging about a joint declaration from two continents on the Falklands/Malvinas issue has turned out to be a brief midwinter dream. This was strongly confirmed by the British Foreign Office and the European Union.
Thursday, July 20th 2023 - 10:34 UTC
Brazilian Constitution translated to indigenous language

Brazil's Constitution has been translated for the first time into the indigenous Nheengatu language. The new version of the 35-year-old document was released Wednesday, Agencia Brasil reported.
Thursday, July 20th 2023 - 10:30 UTC
Peru: Six arrested in third Lima Takeover demonstration

At least six people have been arrested and eight others were injured Wednesday during the third “Lima Takeover” demonstration seeking President Dina Boluarte's resignation, the release from prison of former President Pedro Castillo Terrones, a constitutional reform, and the holding of fresh elections.
Thursday, July 20th 2023 - 10:26 UTC
Chile: Senate finds Commission Against Disinformation unconstitutional

Chile's Senate Wednesday approved by 18 votes to 11 and 3 abstentions a draft seeking to declare President Gabriel Boric Font's Commission against Disinformation unconstitutional, it was reported in Santiago.
Thursday, July 20th 2023 - 09:17 UTC
Buenos Aires: “Blue” dollar keeps going up amid police raids

Argentina's Central Bank (BCRA) Wednesday sold US$ 130 million and 288 million yuan (around US$ 40 million) in a desperate move to keep the “blue” (a euphemism for “black market”) quotation from soaring any further after reaching AR$ 527 / US$ 1.
Thursday, July 20th 2023 - 09:00 UTC
Dead penguins found on Uruguayan beaches

Uruguayan researchers have reported the finding of some 300 dead Magellanic penguins on local beaches, the NGO SOS Rescate Fauna Marina confirmed. The birds were said to be extremely thin and might have died due to cold weather on their annual migration from Argentine Patagonia to southern Brazil in search of food and warmer weather.
Thursday, July 20th 2023 - 08:32 UTC
Wheat prices soar as Russia bombs grain ships and Ukraine export infrastructure

Wheat prices have risen sharply on global markets after Russia said it would treat ships heading for Ukrainian ports as potential military targets, BBC reported. Moscow pulled out of a deal this week that had guaranteed safe passage for grain shipments through the Black Sea.
Thursday, July 20th 2023 - 08:13 UTC
By elections in England could be anticipating Labour victory next year

Three by-elections are taking place this Thursday in England with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s ruling Conservatives bracing for defeat in all three as Britain’s economic difficulties bite.