Stories for July 2023

Wednesday, July 19th 2023 - 09:58 UTC
With the Black Sea deal closed, EU looking to expand Ukraine export routes via road and rail

Following on Russia's unilateral withdrawal from the Black Sea grain deal and its threats to ships transporting agricultural goods from Ukraine, the EU said on Tuesday that it was looking into expanding export routes via road and rail.
Wednesday, July 19th 2023 - 09:50 UTC
Alckmin highlights the importance of the semiconductor industry

Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin stressed Tuesday that his country should bet on the development of the local semiconductor industry while speaking favorably about the reindustrialization process undertaken by the new government since Jan. 1.
Wednesday, July 19th 2023 - 09:04 UTC
G20 financial summit can't agree on Russia/Ukraine war or how to help vulnerable countries with debts

A two-day meeting of finance ministers and central bankers from the Group of 20 leading economies ended on Tuesday without a final communiqué due to differences over the war in Ukraine.
Tuesday, July 18th 2023 - 22:55 UTC
Four out of ten Uruguayans unaware of the reason for the holiday on Constitution Day

In celebration of Constitution Day, a national holiday in Uruguay, local TV program Telemundo took to the streets, traversing the bustling Avenida 18 de Julio, the most important in Montevideo's downtown, to gauge the public's awareness and engagement on this significant occasion. However, a surprising revelation emerged during their interviews with the public, as it was found that a considerable portion of Uruguayans interviewed remained uninformed about the reason for the holiday.
Tuesday, July 18th 2023 - 22:46 UTC
Lacalle Pou urges swift action on EU-Mercosur Agreement: “Enough of 25 years of negotiations”

In a strong plea for progress on the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and Mercosur, Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou demanded an end to decades of fruitless negotiations, urging the involved parties to reach an agreement.
Tuesday, July 18th 2023 - 10:55 UTC
Solution to Venezuelan crisis sought in Brussels

Presidents Alberto Fernández of Argentina, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil, Gustavo Petro of Colombia, and Emmanuel Macron of France Monday got together in Brussels on the sides of the EU-Celac Summit with Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodríguez and opposition leader Gerardo Blyde in a multilateral effort to find a solution to the political crisis in the Bolivarian country. Also participating in the gathering was the EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell.
Tuesday, July 18th 2023 - 10:45 UTC
Paraguayan minister wants a wall bordering Argentina

Paraguay's Minister of Industry and Commerce Luis Castiglioni Monday said he would like to see a wall across the border between his country and Argentina. He added the idea was inspired by former US President Donald Trump's plan to build such a structure con control illegal immigration from Mexico.
Tuesday, July 18th 2023 - 10:40 UTC
Climate change, blistering record heat wave in Europe, US, Japan and flooding in China and South Korea

Dozens of cities across southern Europe were under heat wave red alerts, as officials warned of extreme temperatures persisting over the coming days. In Italy, at least 16 cities were under “red” alerts for heat, including Rome, Florence and Bologna.
Tuesday, July 18th 2023 - 10:38 UTC
EU to invest € 45 billion in Latin America and Caribbean

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Monday an investment of € 45 billion over several years for Latin American and Caribbean economies through the Global Gateway program, the EU's response to massive Chinese undertakings in the region.
Tuesday, July 18th 2023 - 10:30 UTC
Growing concern in China over urban areas youth (16 to 24 years) unemployment

The jobless rate of 16 to 24 year olds in Chinese urban areas rose to 21.3% last month, official figures released by Beijing show. It comes as the world's second largest economy grew just 0.8% in the three months to the end of June.