Stories for March 16th 2024

Saturday, March 16th 2024 - 12:27 UTC
Election time in EU; Green Deal measures are to be reviewed to try and quell farmers protests

European Parliament elections are scheduled for next June, so the European Commission faced with growing protests from farmers and their marches on some of the main cities, Berlin, France and Brussels, has in response proposed concessions on climate and environmental measures.
Saturday, March 16th 2024 - 10:09 UTC
Moody's improves Uruguay's ratings

Uruguay's strong institutions have earned the South American country an upgrade in Moody's rating from Baa2 to Baa1, it was reported Friday. The risk-gauging agency also changed the outlook to stable.
Saturday, March 16th 2024 - 10:00 UTC
Former military chief admits Bolsonaro approached him to stage a coup d'état

Former Brazilian Army Chief Marco Antonio Freire Gomes admitted Friday before Federal Police investigators that he had been approached by then-President Jair Bolsonaro to explore the possibility of overturning the outcome of the 2022 elections through military actions.
Saturday, March 16th 2024 - 08:05 UTC
Aerolíneas Argentinas pilots announce full strike for Easter Week

Aerolíneas Argentinas' pilots have announced a 48-hour strike for Easter Week to demand a salary adjustment. The Airline Pilot Association (APLA) labor union claims that their wages are over 83% behind inflation.

Election time in EU; Green Deal measures are to be reviewed to try and quell farmers protests