Stories for August 28th 2024

Wednesday, August 28th 2024 - 19:02 UTC
FACh triggers alert over unidentified aircraft neat Strait of Magellan

Chile's Air Force (FACh) deployed two F-5 fighter jets from the Chabunco air base in Punta Arenas after unidentified traffic was detected Tuesday at around 7 pm local time in the vicinity. Some Chilean outlets said the alleged intruder stemmed from Argentina but Defense Minister Maya Fernández never admitted (nor denied) the possibility.
Wednesday, August 28th 2024 - 14:03 UTC
Arrest of Telegram's CEO has direct impact on Latin American developments

Last weekend's arrest in France of Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov had repercussions in Latin America. The move was first regarded as an attack on freedom of speech despite the magistrates issuing the arrest warrant claiming that Durov was suspected of being involved in a series of illegal activities such as drug trafficking, money laundering, and child pornography distribution.
Wednesday, August 28th 2024 - 10:55 UTC
Milei announces documentary about his path to Casa Rosada

Argentine President Javier Milei Tuesday launched a film series on his fast political career to be made available through the social media platform X. The docuseries still has no premiere date and will be directed by Casa Rosada's regisseur Santiago Oría. The production will be titled “From Zero to President. The Phenomenon that Captivates the World.”
Wednesday, August 28th 2024 - 10:45 UTC
Football player Juan Izquierdo dies at age 27 after collapsing during Copa Libertadores game

The Uruguayan football community is in mourning after the confirmation of the death of Nacional defender Juan Manuel Izquierdo at the age of 27. Izquierdo, who collapsed in the final minutes of the second leg of the Copa Libertadores round of 16 match against São Paulo, did not recover after spending five days in intensive care.
Wednesday, August 28th 2024 - 09:36 UTC
BCU's new VP insists the peso/dollar exchange rate is ruled by supply and demand

Uruguay's Central Bank Vice President Martín Inthamoussu said Tuesday that the exchange rate between the local peso and the US dollar was “set by supply and demand.” He made those remarks minutes after taking up his new position and pledged to work to keep inflation low amid financial stability.
Wednesday, August 28th 2024 - 09:11 UTC
Argentina: Congresswoman Arrieta leaves LLA bloc – ruling party feebler?

Congresswoman Lourdes Arrieta announced Tuesday that she was resigning from La Libertad Avanza's bloc to form her one-seat force in the Lower House. After being involved in a series of incidents regarding the visit of a group of lawmakers to incarcerated human rights violators during the 1976-1983 dictatorship, Arrieta claimed that “I cannot be part of a party where I am not respected.”
Wednesday, August 28th 2024 - 09:07 UTC
Brazil remains mpox free after suspected case was ruled out

A traveler landing Sunday at Sao Paulo's Guarulhos International Airport tested negative for mpox but positive for chickenpox, Agência Brasil reported Tuesday citing data from the São Paulo Health Department.
Wednesday, August 28th 2024 - 06:41 UTC
Falklands, instructions for pensioners receiving payments from overseas

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the overseas payment system, Straight to Bank, is experiencing an issue. The Falkland Islands Government are working with Standard Chartered to urgently investigate this issue and an update will be provided as soon as we have more information.
Wednesday, August 28th 2024 - 06:39 UTC
Falklands: Love Penguins, Gypsy Cove and Yorke Bay guidance

With the upcoming cruise ship season approaching, the Falkland Islands Government Environment Department has been working in partnership with Falkland Islands Tourist Board to create and implement a set of guidelines for operators and tourists visiting the Gypsy Cove and Yorke Bay penguin colonies on cruise ship days.