Stories for 2023

Wednesday, May 10th 2023 - 10:11 UTC
Trump found guilty of sexual assault in civil court

Former US President Donald Trump has been found guilty of sexual assault and defamation against former journalist E. Jean Carroll in a trial by jury at a Manhattan federal civil court Tuesday.
Wednesday, May 10th 2023 - 10:07 UTC
Ecuador: Congress to move on with President's impeachment trial

Ecuador's President Guillermo Lasso might be removed from office after the National Assembly approved Tuesday by 88 votes in favor of a motion to call for his impeachment for the alleged crime of misappropriation of public funds, it was reported in Quito.
Wednesday, May 10th 2023 - 10:04 UTC
Brazilian Justice Minister to take legal action against Telegram

Brazil's Justice Minister Flávio Dino announced Tuesday afternoon on Twitter that legal measures will be taken against the social network Telegram after the instant messaging platform promoted the mass sending of a statement to its users against the “Fake News” Bill (PL 2630/2020).
Wednesday, May 10th 2023 - 10:00 UTC
IAATO confirms the Falklands Development Corporation in its family

The International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators welcomed five provisional operators and eight associates. Bunker One A/S, Freestyle Adventure Travel, South America Shipping, UnWild Planet Travel and Polar Tourism Guides Association were approved by IAATO members during an inter-session vote at the end of 2022 while Avila Reizen, Falkland Islands Development Corp. and Summit Aviation were voted in at the organization's recent annual meeting in Hamburg.
Wednesday, May 10th 2023 - 09:50 UTC
Three days of mourning in Brazil over death of singer Rita Lee

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Tuesday decreed three days of mourning over the death of singer Rita Lee, who passed away at her São Paulo home at the age of 75, Agencia Brasil reported. The measure was published in an extra issue of the Diário Oficial da União (DOU - Official Gazette). Lee had been diagnosed with lung cancer in 2021.
Tuesday, May 9th 2023 - 10:55 UTC
Talks between Argentina and IMF “progressing constructively”

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) admitted negotiations with the Argentine Government were still going on toward a redesigning of the country's program in light of the present drought, while Casa Rosada sources agreed that “the conversations” were “progressing constructively.”
Tuesday, May 9th 2023 - 10:48 UTC
Argentina: Milei picks Vice-Presidential candidate

Argentine Libertarian Deputy Javier Milei has announced that fellow Congresswoman Victoria Villarruel will be his running mate.
Tuesday, May 9th 2023 - 10:41 UTC
Paraguay closer to selling beef again to the US

Paraguay's Agriculture and Livestock Minister Santiago Bertoni Monday held a bilateral meeting with US authorities Monday to discuss the agricultural agenda between the two countries, especially Paraguayan beef imports, it was reported.
Tuesday, May 9th 2023 - 10:29 UTC
Brazilian authorities need to tackle bias against Afro-descendants

Brazilian authorities are considering tougher measures against racism following a new incident at a Carrefour supermarket, it was reported.
Tuesday, May 9th 2023 - 10:24 UTC
Lula supports Assange's cause

During his recent visit to London, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed his strong disapproval of the UK's treatment of Julian Assange. Lula criticized the UK for imprisoning the WikiLeaks founder for his professional activities as a journalist and called for his immediate release.