Stories for July 2024

Friday, July 12th 2024 - 12:34 UTC
Argentina's Labor Ministry halts pilots strike

Argentina's Labor Ministry issued a so-called mandatory conciliation injunction, thus thwarting the strike announced for Friday by the APLA pilots guild.
Friday, July 12th 2024 - 09:33 UTC
Millei's mileage accruing spree brings him to Idaho

Argentine President Javier Milei is on yet another trip to the United States, the third to that country alone since taking office on Dec. 10, 2023. This time around, he is expected to be attending the Allen & Co. annual meeting in Sun Valley, Idaho, bringing together billionaires from the technology and business sectors. Business Insider has described the event beginning Wednesday as “a summer camp for billionaires.”
Friday, July 12th 2024 - 09:24 UTC
Paraná Waterway crisis expected to be sorted out this year

An extension of the Paraná-Paraguay Waterway Management to Jan de Nul has been reported to be under consideration as the need for further dredging plays a compelling role.
Friday, July 12th 2024 - 07:03 UTC
Brazil speeds trade agreement with Palestine in the framework of Mercosur

This week Brazil deposited its instrument of ratification of the Free Trade Agreement between Mercosur and Palestine, which means the treaty is to come into force, between Brazil and the Palestine Administration, in thirty days. The instrument was deposited at last moment to Mercosur member Paraguay on July 3, when this country was still chair of the South American trade block. The information was released by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Relations. The following day the rotating presidency of Mercosur was handed to Uruguay.
Friday, July 12th 2024 - 00:26 UTC
Environmental challenges in Norfolk, Virginia: A Look at waste management solutions

Norfolk, Virginia, is a vibrant coastal city known for its rich history, bustling port, and picturesque waterfront. However, like many urban areas, it faces significant environmental challenges, particularly in waste management. With a growing population and an influx of tourists, the city must navigate the complexities of maintaining a clean and sustainable environment.
Thursday, July 11th 2024 - 21:40 UTC
Uruguay faces persistent fiscal deficit: Levels match end of previous administration

The fiscal deficit in Uruguay has reached levels comparable to those at the end of the previous leftist Frente Amplio's administration, posing a significant challenge to the current government a few months before the next elections. The latest data, adjusted for extraordinary factors such as the pandemic, indicates that the consolidated fiscal deficit stands at 4.4% of GDP, mirroring the 2019 figures.
Thursday, July 11th 2024 - 19:46 UTC
Colombian VP's car shot at; she was elsewhere

The car Colombian Vice President Francia Márquez usually rides was shot at Wednesday although the apparent target of the onslaught was not aboard at the time of the attack, it was reported from her native southwestern city of Suárez.
Thursday, July 11th 2024 - 19:17 UTC
Buenos Aires the best city in the region, The Economist finds

Buenos Aires was once again picked by The Economist as the most liveable city in South America according to the outlet's usual scale measuring environmental, cultural, and infrastructural issues in addition to stability and medical care. The Argentine capital topped the list for the third year in a row, standing out for its highly regarded UBA (University of Buenos Aires) among other perks.
Thursday, July 11th 2024 - 12:25 UTC
Argentine airline pilots announce strike against deregulation

Argentine airline pilots announced a strike for Friday, the last working day before the winter school break and judiciary recess, to protest against the decision of President Javier Milei's Government to open up the industry to foreign players through deregulation.
Thursday, July 11th 2024 - 11:29 UTC
Milei blames lawmakers for the delays in his government's achievements

During his appearance at the celebrations of the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange's 170th Anniversary, Argentine President Javier Milei warned that he would veto any initiative from Congress hindering his administration's fiscal balance and elaborated on what he believes to be the reasons for the so-called “blue” (a euphemism for “black market”) exchange rate between the local peso and the US dollar rising again.