Stories for December 2023

Wednesday, December 20th 2023 - 10:45 UTC
IMF says Brazil is the 9th economy in the world

According to a report from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) released Tuesday, Brazil is now the ninth-largest economy in the world, thus displacing Canada from that position.
Wednesday, December 20th 2023 - 10:42 UTC
Argentina: Milei to explain drastic measures

Argentine President Javier Milei will go on national television on Wednesday to explain the scope of his most-encompassing emergency decree (DNU) to deregulate the economy with more than 600 provisions.
Wednesday, December 20th 2023 - 10:19 UTC
Uruguayan President and his children land in Antarctica

The Uruguayan Air Force's Lockheed C-130 Hercules FAU 594 carrying President Luis Lacalle Pou and his children landed at the South American country's Artigas Base (BCAA) in Antarctica on Tuesday. “After 30 years, I have returned to Antarctica. The Artigas base houses military and civilians who work side by side,” Lacalle wrote on social networks.
Wednesday, December 20th 2023 - 09:55 UTC
Maduro meets with Repsol executives to advance on joint venture

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro met Tuesday in Caracas with executives from the Spanish oil company Repsol to further discuss the details of Monday's agreement with the South American country's PDVSA (Petróleos de Venezuela) to reactivate operations as the United States temporarily lifted some sanctions previously imposed on the regime.
Wednesday, December 20th 2023 - 09:55 UTC
Essequibo conflict means higher insurance costs for Guyana

Amid escalating concerns about the Essequibo crisis with neighboring Venezuela, Guyana has been included in the list of greatest risk for maritime transport drafted by insurers Lloyd's Market Association for vessels visiting offshore facilities in the former British colony's Exclusive Economic Zone, beyond “territorial waters.”
Wednesday, December 20th 2023 - 09:28 UTC
Covid-19: WHO labels Pirola a Variant of Interest

The World Health Organization Tuesday (WHO) warned that in addition to COVID-19, other respiratory diseases such as influenza, RSV, and common childhood pneumonia were on the rise and advised people at risk to take precautionary steps.
Tuesday, December 19th 2023 - 16:47 UTC
Falkland Islands Government Air Service Marks 75 Years of Essential Aviation

The Falkland Islands Government Air Service (FIGAS) proudly commemorates 75 years of service to the Falkland Islands, showcasing a rich history of connecting communities, transporting passengers, and supporting various essential functions.
Tuesday, December 19th 2023 - 10:54 UTC
Rutley meets with Ali to reaffirm UK's support to Guyana in Essequibo controversy

British Minister for the Americas, Caribbean, and Overseas Territories David Rutley met Monday in Georgetown with Guyanese President Irfaan Ali to reaffirm the United Kingdom's support to the South American country in their controversy with Venezuela over the 160,000 km2 oil-rich Essequibo region.
Tuesday, December 19th 2023 - 10:14 UTC
Brazil sees bilateral trade with Argentina falling in 2024

Brazil's main financial and business publication, Valor Economico is forecasting that bilateral trade with Argentina is expected to fall in 2024, based on the recent measures announced by the government of president Javier Milei. In the eleven months of 2023, bilateral trade between Argentina and Brazil reached US$ 27 billion, with Brazilian exports totaling US$ 17bn, and Argentina US$ 11bn.
Tuesday, December 19th 2023 - 10:09 UTC
Falklands' Patrol HMS Forth visits South Georgia as part of its protection and bio diversity duties

The Falkland Islands patrol vessel HMS Forth, has paid a visit to the island of South Georgia, where it met some of its permanent residents, penguins and seals, to look after their well being and the environment.