Stories for October 2023

Tuesday, October 3rd 2023 - 09:43 UTC
Uruguayan exports keep downhill path

According to a foreign trade study by the Uruguay XXI Institute released Monday in Montevideo, the South American country's exports continued to fall in the month of September by 9% year-on-year and 18% so far in 2023.
Tuesday, October 3rd 2023 - 09:23 UTC
Brazil speaking for Mercosur supports Argentina's Falklands sovereignty claims at UN debate

The United Nations Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) began its general debate on decolonization and related items on Monday, with many speakers emphasizing the need to resolve the questions of the 17 Non-Self-Governing Territories, more than six decades after the General Assembly adopted the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples. The Falklands/Malvinas case was speared by Brazil in representation of Mercosur, while as usual the Spanish representative criticized the Gibraltar situation.
Tuesday, October 3rd 2023 - 09:20 UTC
Ten finalists in Paraguay for the competition, “Why I would like to meet my neighbors in the Falklands”

The British Embassy in Paraguay has announced the 10 finalists from Paraguay to the Regional Student Competition 2022/2023 on the Falkland Islands. The applicants answered the question “Why would I like to meet my neighbors in the Falkland Islands?” in a video.
Tuesday, October 3rd 2023 - 08:47 UTC
Developers of mRNA technology win Medicine Nobel Prize

Scientists Katalin Kariko and Drew Weissmann have been awarded the 2023 Medicine Nobel Prize for their development of the mRNA technology for the production of Covid-19 vaccines, it was announced Monday.
Tuesday, October 3rd 2023 - 08:16 UTC
Falklands lawmakers will hold an open session Public Meeting Monday 9th October

Members of the Falkland Islands elected Legislative Assembly will be holding a public meeting on Monday 09th October, 17.00 Court and Assembly Chamber, Town Hall; this will be an open session.
Monday, October 2nd 2023 - 10:49 UTC
No clear winners after first presidential debate in Argentina

The first presidential debate between the five contenders for the Argentine presidency was held on Sunday in Santiago del Estero, without any of the candidates outperforming the others. However, Patricia Bullrich of the opposition coalition Juntos por el Cambio (JxC) was criticized for her stiffness on stage and for failing to explain how she would bring about the changes the country so desperately needs.
Monday, October 2nd 2023 - 10:13 UTC
New Uruguayan airline on the horizon?

Uruguay's Tourism Undersecretary Remo Monzeglio said during the weekend that there were several airlines interested in flying under the flag of the South American country.
Monday, October 2nd 2023 - 10:00 UTC
Foreign Secretary Cleverly announces a Falklands' visit to assert the Islands right to self determination

British media is reporting that Foreign Secretary James Cleverly said he will visit the Falkland Islands to assert the UK’s control of them after a “run-in” with the Argentine government.
Monday, October 2nd 2023 - 09:28 UTC
Candidates outline their plans ahead of Ecuador's presidential runoff

Luisa Gonzalez and Daniel Noboa on Sunday outlined their plans ahead of the October 15 runoff election to determine who will be Ecuador's next president.
Monday, October 2nd 2023 - 09:25 UTC
US: Last-minute proposal to avert shutown passed

A last-minute temporary funding measure to prevent the US government from shutting down has been approved by the House of Representatives, it was reported in Washington DC. The measure does not include additional funding for Ukraine or border security, it was also explained.