Stories for July 2023

Tuesday, July 4th 2023 - 09:19 UTC
Equal pay bill signed into law in Brazil

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Monday signed into law a bill granting male and female workers equal pay for the same job position, it was reported in Brasilia. Lula insisted he would “enforce” this measure, which “cannot be violated or circumvented” under any circumstances.
Tuesday, July 4th 2023 - 09:01 UTC
No progress achieved during Argentina's presidency of Mercosur, Bustillo says

Uruguayan Foreign Minister Francisco Bustillo Monday told his Mercosur colleagues in Puerto Iguazú that “from the first day we warned that Mercosur had been won over by immobility” and insisted no progress regarding deals with other countries or blocs had been achieved during Argentina's pro tempore presidency of the alliance ending Tuesday.
Tuesday, July 4th 2023 - 08:37 UTC
China's downturn and youth unemployment, cutting down marriages and new families

A report published by China's Ministry of Civil Affairs in June shows the number of marriage registrations across the country was the lowest in 37 years, following eight years of decline. Only 6.83 million couples tied the knot in the Asian nation last year.
Monday, July 3rd 2023 - 10:55 UTC
Uruguay's Navy rescues sick Chinese sailor

After receiving a request for help from the Chinese freighter “Sumatera Express,” the Uruguayan Navy evacuated a crewman who had suffered convulsions and loss of consciousness, providing him with the necessary medical assistance, it was reported Sunday in Montevideo.
Monday, July 3rd 2023 - 10:09 UTC
Peru to assume pro tempore presidency of Pacific Alliance

Peru will finally take over the pro tempore presidency of the Pacific Alliance (PA) on Aug. 1, after which progress is expected in trade, tourism, and investments, Foreign Trade Minister Juan Carlos Mathews said Sunday in a TV interview.
Monday, July 3rd 2023 - 10:00 UTC
Mercosur summit ready to kick off at Puerto Iguazu

Presidents of all four Mercosur members (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, and Paraguay) will convene Monday in Puerto Iguazu in the Argentine northeastern province of Misiones for the 62nd bloc summit, also attended by dignitaries of the bloc's associate members.
Monday, July 3rd 2023 - 09:51 UTC
Opposition candidate wins gubernatorial elections in Argentine province of San Juan

Marcelo Orrego of Unidos por San Juan (USJ) won Sunday's gubernatorial elections in the Argentine province of San Juan, it was reported. USJ is affiliated with the opposition Together for Change (Juntos por el Cambio - JxC) alliance at a national level. Peronist candidate José Luis Gioja of the Frente San Juan por Todos acknowledged defeat.
Monday, July 3rd 2023 - 08:12 UTC
MSC and Maersk alliance to end 2025; MSC investing in new vessels, Maersk in logistics

Mediterranean Shipping Company and AP Møller-Maersk that since 2015 set aside their rivalry and shrugged off opposition from regulators to form a capacity-sharing alliance have now agreed to part, with different focus in the future of the industry.
Monday, July 3rd 2023 - 08:11 UTC
Guterres says Haiti needs international help

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres Saturday called for international help to support local police efforts in crisis-torn Haiti.
Monday, July 3rd 2023 - 07:49 UTC
Paraguayan President recalls those kidnapped by guerrilla rebels

Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benítez said Saturday in his last management report before Congress delivered virtually that his country was in debt with Óscar Denis, Edelio Morínigo, and Félix Urbieta, who has been kidnapped for years by various rebel groups.