Stories for 2023

Wednesday, August 30th 2023 - 08:15 UTC
Live parasitic worm extracted from a woman's brain in Australia

Scientists this week published information on an unprecedented case in Australia, where they found and extracted a live parasitic worm from the brain of a woman in Canberra. The worm was some 8 centimeters long and is a roundworm most commonly seen in python species.
Wednesday, August 30th 2023 - 08:02 UTC
Brazil closely monitoring evolution of Chinese economy: real estate sector linked to iron ore exports

Brazil is keeping close track of events and performance of the Chinese economy, particularly those areas that might have an impact on the exports of the leading and largest South American economy.
Wednesday, August 30th 2023 - 07:56 UTC
Paraguay willing to continue talks with Mercosur and Bolivia on toll charges on the Parana/Paraguay Waterway

Paraguay's recently instated president, Santiago Peña said he will continue engaging in dialogue with Argentina to reach a resolution regarding toll charges on the Paraguay-Paraná Waterway. “We do not deny the option of toll charges, but it should be an agreement among the five countries that use the waterway,” he asserted.
Wednesday, August 30th 2023 - 07:47 UTC
Bernardo Arevalo, with total support from US, confirmed as Guatemala's next president

Guatemala's Supreme Electoral Tribunal reaffirmed center-left candidate Bernardo Arevalo's victory in the strongly disputed presidential election. Arevalo's victory received strong support from the United States State Department and the Organization of American States, OAS.
Wednesday, August 30th 2023 - 05:46 UTC
Falklands immensely proud of its Penguin achievements in hockey

The Hockey Winter Cup Classic in Punta Arenas is over with great success for the Falkland Islands Hockey Association and its several participating teams of Under 12, Under 16, Ladies and Adults.
Wednesday, August 30th 2023 - 05:44 UTC
Video shows baby killer whale asking for help to save mother caught in fishing net

A stunning video shows an anxious baby killer whale approaching humans in a boat to rescue its mother who is stuck in a fishing net. After the rescue service experts calm down the baby whale, it starts swimming in a particular direction indicating that they should follow her.
Wednesday, August 30th 2023 - 05:39 UTC
British Antarctic Territory £2 coin dedicated to the Venus Glider glacier

Pobjoy Mint has announced the sixth and final release in the 2023 £2 coin series, Venus, issued on behalf of the British Antarctic Territory, featuring the Antarctic glaciers named after planets of the solar system.
Tuesday, August 29th 2023 - 10:30 UTC
Uruguayan businessmen concerned over shopping trips to Argentina

Uruguayan businessmen have expressed their concern after over 100,000 residents crossed the border over to Argentina during the three-day Aug. 25 Independence Day long weekend to capitalize on a favorable exchange rate, it was reported on both shores.
Tuesday, August 29th 2023 - 10:02 UTC
Brazil: Temporary tax on the super-rich enacted

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Monday enacted a provisional measure (MP) providing for the collection of taxes of between 15% and 20% on exclusive funds with a single shareholder, Agência Brasil reported.
Tuesday, August 29th 2023 - 09:59 UTC
Marfrig and Minerva agree to major moves in the global meat markets

Marfrig and Minerva the two protein production and processing giants, from Brazil, and which dominate a significant share to the global market have agreed to concentrate in different spheres of the market, in a deal that has shaken the whole industry.