Stories for November 18th 2023

Saturday, November 18th 2023 - 10:57 UTC
No favorite between Milei and Massa ahead of runoff

One day before the runoff election between Economy Minister Sergio Massa and Libertarian Congressman Javier Milei, most opinion polls do not agree on who is more likely to become Argentina's next president. The only consensus seems to hinge on the role of undecided voters who make up their minds at the last minute. In addition, many are already certain they will cast a blank ballot in a country where such an act is mandatory.
Saturday, November 18th 2023 - 10:45 UTC
Lula critical of United Nations Security Council

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva blamed international bodies such as the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for their “failure” to find a solution to the ongoing humanitarian crises.
Saturday, November 18th 2023 - 10:42 UTC
Linking the gov't to drug trafficking is serious, Lacalle warns

On his last full day in the country before leaving for China, Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou criticized opposition leaders for suggesting he was involved in drug trafficking, which the Marset scandal that led to the resignation of several ministers earlier this month would allegedly prove.
Saturday, November 18th 2023 - 10:37 UTC
World Bank grants Uruguay green-oriented loan

Uruguay has been granted an unprecedented US$ 350 million loan by the World Bank (WB). Although there is nothing new with borrowing, the so-called Programmatic Loan for Development Policies and Reform Implementation will entail a reduction of the interest rate whenever certain environmental goals are met, it was explained in Montevideo.
Saturday, November 18th 2023 - 10:30 UTC
Argentine government and consultants anticipate a great 2023/24 agricultural year

Under pressure from the Argentine incumbent presidential candidate for this Sunday's election runoff, and current Economy minister, Sergio Massa, grain markets in the country are forecasting a promising boom for the next agriculture year, with recovered crops and increased revenue to the tune of some US$ 20bn.
Saturday, November 18th 2023 - 10:28 UTC
Free supply of oral contraception at local pharmacies for women in England

Thousands of women across England will soon be able to get the contraceptive pill at their local pharmacy without needing to contact their GP first, according to a release from the Government. From next month, pharmacies across the country will begin offering the new service for the first time, increasing choice for women in how they can access contraception.
Saturday, November 18th 2023 - 10:26 UTC
IMF considering a 50% increase in quotas to reinforce global financial stability

The International Monetary Fund, IMF, Executive Board has approved a proposal to be considered by the Board of Governors to conclude the 16 th General Review of Quotas (16 th Review) with a significant increase in quotas. The proposal follows the guidance from the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) at the 2023 Annual Meetings.
Saturday, November 18th 2023 - 10:12 UTC
Paraguayan corn exports fall sharply

According to a foreign trade report issued by the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) on Friday in Asunción, the South American country suffered a 25.4% drop in corn exports in October compared to the same period last year.
Saturday, November 18th 2023 - 09:42 UTC
Sentenced Mapuche leaders cry 'neo-fascist counter-offensive'

Four Mapuche rebels from the Arauco Malleco Coordinating Committee (CAM) rebel group in southern Chile said Friday that the prison sentences handed down to them earlier this week were a sign of the neo-fascist counter-offensive against the autonomist movement seeking to regain political-territorial rights.