Stories for 2023

Thursday, July 27th 2023 - 10:28 UTC
NASA Chief lands in Argentina

Former astronaut and current Administrator of the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Bill Nelson arrived Wednesday in Buenos Aires after a stop in Brazil on a South American tour that also includes Colombia.
Thursday, July 27th 2023 - 10:20 UTC
Ireland mourns the gifted and lifelong non-conformist Sinead O'Connor

Ireland is mourning its acclaimed composer and singer Sinead O'Connor, who died at the age of 56. In a statement cited by Irish broadcaster RTE, the singer's family said: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Sinead. Her family and friends are devastated and have requested privacy at this very difficult time.”
Thursday, July 27th 2023 - 10:18 UTC
Brazil's Security Minister explains the future of shooting ranges

Brazil's Security and Justice Minister Flávio Dino Wednesday elaborated on the scope of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's instructions to him regarding the closing of almost all shooting ranges.
Thursday, July 27th 2023 - 10:11 UTC
Insider trading charges in New York: Joe Lewis released on bail

British tycoon Joe Lewis, who owns significant real estate properties in Argentine Patagonia, specifically in the Lago Escondido area, was released on bail by Federal Judge Valerie Figueredo in Manhattan after turning himself in to face insider trading charges, of which he pleaded not guilty.
Thursday, July 27th 2023 - 10:10 UTC
Argentina: No REM report until after PASO elections

Argentina's Central Bank (BCRA) Wednesday postponed the release of its monthly Relevamiento de Expectativas de Mercado (REM) report until after the Aug. 13 Open, Mandatory and Simultaneous Primary (PASO) elections, it was announced in Buenos Aires.
Thursday, July 27th 2023 - 10:00 UTC
Fed raises benchmark rate to its highest since 2021, “getting inflation back to 2% has a long way to go”

The United States Federal Reserve raised its benchmark lending rate on Wednesday by a quarter of a percentage point, the highest level since 2001 and the eleventh hike in its last 12 meetings.
Thursday, July 27th 2023 - 10:00 UTC
IAATO Climate Change Committee incorporates Chimu Adventures Chad Carey

Chimu Adventures’ Managing Director Chad Carey has joined the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) Climate Change Committee to help improve sustainability in the Antarctic tourism space, according to a statement.
Wednesday, July 26th 2023 - 20:16 UTC
Spain summons Uruguayan ambassador over criticism of PSOE by interim vice-president

The Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned Uruguay's Ambassador to Madrid, Ana Teresa Ayala, in response to controversial statements made by acting Vice President of the Uruguayan government, Graciela Bianchi, concerning Spain's Socialist Party (PSOE) in the wake of the recent Spanish general elections.
Wednesday, July 26th 2023 - 10:56 UTC
Latin America to grow this year above IMF's previous projections

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Tuesday admitted that Latin America and the Caribbean will grow 1.9% this year, 0.3 percentage points above April's projections due to the momentum of the economies in Brazil and Mexico.
Wednesday, July 26th 2023 - 10:42 UTC
Bolivian gas production and exports forecasted to drop dramatically by 2030

Bolivia may shift from being an exporter of natural gas to Brazil and Argentina to becoming an importer by 2030. A report by British energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie indicates that Bolivia’s natural gas production will decline faster than expected. The reason is the aging of the country’s production fields and the absence of new discoveries.