Stories for 2023

Friday, July 14th 2023 - 10:19 UTC
Argentina: “Blue” dollar keeps soaring, June's inflation 6%

The “blue” (a euphemism for “black market”) dollar hit another record Thursday in Argentina, closing at AR$ 512 / US$ 1, for a total increase of AR$ 166 so far this year which represented a 48% rise since closing 2022 at AR$ 346, it was reported in Buenos Aires. The gap between the informal dollar and the official exchange rate stands at 93.7%.
Friday, July 14th 2023 - 10:16 UTC
Falklands, MPC in routine training exercise next week

From 16 July until 23 July 2023, Mount Pleasant Complex, MPC, personnel will be conducting a series of routine training exercise activities around the Falkland Islands. Key dates to be aware of:
Friday, July 14th 2023 - 10:15 UTC
Majority of Chilean public opinion, 71%, believes “the country is corrupt,” despite a better performance of Boric

The erratic government of Chilean president Gabriel Boric, who this week is on a European tour of several countries managed a one point increase support in the latest performance poll, but a clear majority of interviews also pointed out that they consider Chile, “a corrupt country”.
Thursday, July 13th 2023 - 10:56 UTC
Argentina: “Blue” dollar pierces AR$ 500 barrier

The “blue” (a euphemism for “black market”) dollar Wednesday pierced the AR$ $500 barrier and set a new record high, it was reported in Buenos Aires. Meanwhile, the official exchange rate also went up despite the Central Bank (BCRA) selling some of its reserves.
Thursday, July 13th 2023 - 10:39 UTC
Uruguay's Tourism Minister says Argentine President's words were harmful

Uruguay's Tourism Minister Tabaré Viera Wednesday said that Argentine President Alberto Fernández's remarks that no water came out when people opened the faucets in Montevideo had resulted in numerous cancellations.
Thursday, July 13th 2023 - 10:32 UTC
Extreme heatwave grips Southern Europe, thermometers hit forty degrees

A heat-wave is sweeping across parts of southern Europe and north-west Africa, with potential record-breaking temperatures in the coming days. Temperatures are expected to surpass 40C (104F) in parts of Spain, France, Greece, Croatia and Turkey. In Italy, temperatures could reach as high as 48.8C (119.8F), is reporting BBC.
Thursday, July 13th 2023 - 10:15 UTC
Brazilian scientists given back their decorations

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Wednesday presented researchers, professors, authorities, and representatives of entities that have made relevant contributions to national scientific and technological development with the National Order of Scientific Merit, Agencia Brasil reported. Joining Lula was Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Luciana Santos.
Thursday, July 13th 2023 - 10:10 UTC
Over 43 million Brazilians cross poverty line, gov't says

Brazilian authorities announced Wednesday that over 43 million people –or 18.52 families– left the poverty line in June due to an increase in the allowances in the Bolsa Família welfare program, Agencia Brasil reported.
Thursday, July 13th 2023 - 10:04 UTC
Bolsonaro denies having taken part in a coup plot

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Wednesday testified before the Federal Police for about two hours about his alleged plans prior to Jan. 1 and denied any involvement in the plot to stage a coup d'état against incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva denounced by Senator Marcos do Val.
Thursday, July 13th 2023 - 10:04 UTC
Is groping, 'palpata breve', less than ten seconds a crime? No, according to an Italian Judge

Many young people in Italy are expressing outrage on social media after a judge cleared a school caretaker of groping a teenager because it did not last long enough.