Stories for February 13th 2024

Tuesday, February 13th 2024 - 11:42 UTC
Surplus from electricity exports benefits Brazilian customers

Brazil totaled a surplus of R$ 888 million (US$ 179.26 million) from electricity sales to neighboring countries, which helped President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's administration ease the burden on Brazilian consumers, Agencia Brasil reported.
Tuesday, February 13th 2024 - 11:19 UTC
Emtrasur freighter handed over to US leaves Ezeiza airport after 20 months

The Venezuelan-flagged Boeing 747-300 freighter aircraft registration YV3531 of the company Empresa de Transporte Aerocargo del Sur (Emtrasur), a subsidiary of Conviasa, has left after 20 months the Ministro Pistarini International Airport in Ezeiza, Argentina, for the United States.
Tuesday, February 13th 2024 - 10:59 UTC
Venezuelan VP calls Lacalle Pou “a lackey”

Venezuelan Executive Vice President Delcy Rodríguez said Monday Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou had “the face of a lackey” after the latter insisted the Bolivarian regime was a dictatorship with no free elections.
Tuesday, February 13th 2024 - 10:59 UTC
Milei says he has built a positive bond with Pope Francis

Argentine President Javier Milei, who once called Pope Francis “nefarious” and other epithets, admitted Monday that he had to “reconsider some positions” after meeting in person with the leader of the Catholic faith and fellow Buenos Aires native.
Tuesday, February 13th 2024 - 10:59 UTC
Milei holds meetings with Meloni and Mattarella in Rome

In addition to meeting with Pope Francis, Argentine President Javier Milei seized his presence in Rome for an encounter with Prime Minister Georgia Meloni and President Sergio Mattarella to round up his first official trip abroad which also included a stopover in Israel.
Tuesday, February 13th 2024 - 10:55 UTC
Trinidad and Tobago does not rule out foreign help to deal with oil spill

Authorities in Trinidad and Tobago are not ruling out seeking international help to clean up the oil stain from a mysterious capsizing ship that is heavily affecting tourism and the environment along 15 kilometers of beaches there, Agencia Brasil reported.
Tuesday, February 13th 2024 - 10:49 UTC
Strong gusting winds reported in the Falkland Islands

Falkland Islands residents have been made aware of the predicted strong gusting winds that are forecast for 12/13 February, and the possible damage to their residences.
Tuesday, February 13th 2024 - 10:44 UTC
Germany size algae bloom around Falklands caught by Copernicus sentinel satellite

The European Union Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission back in November 2023 documented a vast algae bloom around the Falkland Islands, highlighting the interplay with oceanic currents, points out a report from SciTechDaily.
Tuesday, February 13th 2024 - 10:42 UTC
Cruisers furious as Norwegian line removes Antarctica from itineraries at last moment

Furious passengers are anticipating all the necessary actions against Norwegian Cruise Lines which at the last minute removed Antarctica from its upcoming itineraries. Over the weekend, the Norwegian Star, which is currently in the Drake Passage, informed passengers that the trip would have to be altered for operational reasons.
Tuesday, February 13th 2024 - 10:34 UTC
UK Antarctic Heritage Trust celebrates 80th birthday of Port Lockroy

The UK Antarctic Heritage Trust is recalling that on 11 February, the flagship site Port Lockroy celebrated its 80th birthday, and that over the coming weeks the Trust has further celebration plans. Particularly on Wednesday 21 February 2024 to enjoy the story of Operation Tabarin: From Secret Mission to Penguin Post Office, the first in the third season of online talks, “Antarctica In Sight: Live!”