Stories for April 23rd 2024

Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 - 20:56 UTC
Lula soothes his links to the Lower House

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva discussed his meeting last Sunday at the Alvorada Palace with House Speaker Arthur Lira over breakfast with reporters in Brasilia Tuesday morning saying that their differences were normal.
Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 - 20:28 UTC
Rebel Mapuche leader Héctor Llaitul found guilty, faces up to 25 years in jail

Mapuche leader Héctor Llaitul has been found guilty of attacking authorities and other violent crimes. The prosecution has requested Llaitul be jailed for 25 years but the sentence will only be announced next month. The defendant claimed the trial was fueled by a “political persecution” stemming from the clash between two cultures. The indigenous leader was arrested in August 2022 and has since been remanded in custody at the Biobío Penitentiary Complex, some 500 kilometers from Santiago.
Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 - 20:00 UTC
Brazilian Constitution to be translated into indigenous languages

Brazilian authorities announced this week that the Constitution of South America's largest country, originally penned in Portuguese, would be translated into the languages of the indigenous tribes in a move to fully bring that part of the population into the rule of law, Agencia Brasil reported.
Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 - 14:49 UTC
Ten dead as Malaysian Navy helicopters collide mid-air

A tragic accident occurred on Thursday morning in Malaysia as two navy helicopters collided mid-air during a rehearsal for a military parade, resulting in the loss of all 10 crew members on board.
Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 - 10:33 UTC
Milei praises his own administration for its financial surplus

Argentine President Javier Milei Monday highlighted his administration's performance bringing about a financial surplus worth AR$ 276.638 billion (US$ 276.638 million), which constituted a “historical feat.” He also said this achievement of three consecutive surplus-yielding months -something unheard of since 2008- was possible thanks to his administration's “chainsaw” policies cutting State expenditures. Argentina's economic performance fell well within the goals agreed upon with the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 - 10:30 UTC
Rwanda bill finally approved in Parliament; ex-minister reveals she preferred the Falklands option

Westminster finally passed on Monday night the controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, following a marathon scuffle between the Lords and the House of Commons.
Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 - 10:15 UTC
US State Dept. addresses corruption in Argentina under Alberto Fernández

According to a human rights report released Monday by the US State Department, corruption was substantial in Argentina under former President Alberto Fernandez. The document highlighted the conviction of then-Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK) in the so-called Vialidad case. The study was released Monday during a press conference held by Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 - 10:10 UTC
South African sailboat in distress rescued by Uruguayan Navy

A South African sailboat that declared an emergency some 400 kilometers off the exclusive beach resort of Punta del Este was rescued Monday by the Uruguayan Navy and escorted to La Paloma for repairs. The K'Lai lost one of her masts and was stranded at sea, it was explained.
Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 - 09:35 UTC
Chile's Council of Former Foreign Ministers discusses Venezuela and Hezbollah

Chile's Council of Former Foreign Ministers convened Monday to discuss the current state of affairs with Venezuela and Hezbollah's threat to the region, among other topics, it was reported in Santiago.
Tuesday, April 23rd 2024 - 09:15 UTC
Falkland Islands celebrates World Earth Day and its challenges

April 22nd is World Earth Day, and three leading Falkland Islands experts in the environment and protecting our planet's scarce resources addressed the issue. They are Esther Bertram, CEO of Falklands Conservation, Dr. Paul Brickle Executive Director of the South Atlantic Environment Research Institute, SAERI, and Dr. Rachel Cooper, Head of the Falkland Islands Government Environment Department.