Stories for October 2023

Monday, October 23rd 2023 - 08:57 UTC
President Fernández congratulates Massa on advancing to the runoff

Argentine President Alberto Fernández congratulated Economy Minister Sergio Massa on Sunday's general election results, which saw him advance to a runoff against Libertarian Congressman Javier Milei. Fernández also praised Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof for his re-election.
Monday, October 23rd 2023 - 07:17 UTC
Massa promises to form a national unity government

Argentine Economy Minister Sergio Massa said after winning Sunday's presidential election that “the rift” is over and that “a new stage begins on Dec. 10,” for which he must defeat Liberal Congressman Javier Milei in the Nov. 19 runoff.
Monday, October 23rd 2023 - 07:01 UTC
Falklands brace for avian flu

Agriculture officials in the Falkland Islands have announced that biosecurity measures have been stepped up in anticipation of the imminent arrival of avian influenza, which is likely to come from a sick bird.
Monday, October 23rd 2023 - 06:46 UTC
Brazilian Lower House approved Bolivia's entry to Mercosur pending since 2018; nex step Senate's consent

The Brazilian Chamber of Deputies – the lower house of Congress – has recently approved Bolivia’s entry into Mercosur, eight years after Bolivia applied to join the regional bloc. The request will now be evaluated by the Senate.
Monday, October 23rd 2023 - 05:54 UTC
Steady increase of eucalyptus pulp prices boosted by Chinese demand; jumps of US$ 50 and US$ 80 per ton

Good news for Mercosur pulp industry. After monthly price increases for eucalyptus pulp since June, China has surprised producers and analysts by showing stronger than expected demand for the fiber.
Monday, October 23rd 2023 - 05:54 UTC
Major Seafood Show Latin America 2023 in Sao Paulo, 24/26 October

From October 24 to 26, the Seafood Show Latin America 2023 will take place, an event designed to strengthen and promote the fish market in Brazil and Mercosur. Organized by Francal Feiras, the country’s largest national business event promoter, the show aims to bring innovations to a sector that grows year by year. According to data from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO/UN), Latin American countries are expected to increase fish production by 32.8% by 2030.
Monday, October 23rd 2023 - 05:47 UTC
Avian flu has caused the death of some 3,000 Humboldt penguins in Chilean coasts

Some 3,000 Humboldt penguins have died as a consequence of the avian influenza so far in 2023, according to official reports from the Chilean Fisheries National Service, Sernapesca. The data covers the period from February to October 6th and includes the flu death of 21.819 animals, of which 2,917 Humboldt penguins.
Monday, October 23rd 2023 - 05:31 UTC
China denies US accusations of illegal fishing in South Atlantic; names Uruguay, a reliable friend, as witness

A spokesperson for the Chinese embassy in Montevideo published an official release denying United States attacks on Beijing fishing practices, 'bordering on illegal in the South Atlantic', praises the good relations with Uruguay, and commits to keep strengthening close economic and trade links, in multiple areas including measures to combat illegal fishing.
Sunday, October 22nd 2023 - 23:34 UTC
Argentina's general election records lowest turnout since return to democracy

In the general elections held on Sunday, Argentina witnessed a voter turnout of 74% of its electoral roll, a slight increase of five points compared to the turnout in the August primaries, as reported by official sources.
Sunday, October 22nd 2023 - 23:17 UTC
In the hope of political change in 2024, thousands vote in Venezuela's opposition primaries

Thousands of Venezuelans voted this Sunday in the opposition primaries in the hope of a change of president in 2024, a long race that citizens opposed to chavismo took on with enthusiasm, with the purpose of voting. Liberal María Corina Machado, a pariah of the Venezuelan opposition for the past decade, is now emerging as a strong favorite.