Stories for September 2024

Thursday, September 19th 2024 - 10:23 UTC
Mercosur should work together to reach FTA with China, says Yamandú Orsi

Uruguayan presidential hopeful Yamandú Orsi told Argentine businessmen in Buenos Aires on Wednesday that he remains “skeptical” about the possibility of the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) concluding a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union (EU), but insisted that it must remain united to reach such an understanding with China. He also admitted before the Inter-American Council for Trade and Production (CICyP) that “Mercosur is malfunctioning”.
Thursday, September 19th 2024 - 10:17 UTC
Argentina: Adorni promoted to ministerial rank

Argentina's Presidential Spokesman Manuel Adorni has been promoted to Minister. President Javier Milei also insists that “there is no money” and vows to do his utmost to achieve a zero fiscal deficit while curbing government expenditures.
Thursday, September 19th 2024 - 08:07 UTC
Falklands join local Chilean community in celebrating independence Day

The Falkland Islands have decades of close links with Chile which not only refer to trade, connectivity, shipping, but are mainly because of the long-established Chilean community in the Islands. Currently almost two hundred strong they are the largest from mainland South America and have greatly contributed to the development of the Islands in different fields of expertise, both in Camp and Stanley. And many families in the Islands have Chilean born members or descendants.
Thursday, September 19th 2024 - 08:00 UTC
Brazilian central bank raises Selic rate to 10,75%, fearing inflation resurgence

While the United States Federal Reserve decided to cut its reference interest rate arguing inflation was under control, Brazil's Central Bank decided the opposite and actually hiked 25 bases point its already high Selic benchmark from 10,50% to 10,75%.
Thursday, September 19th 2024 - 07:58 UTC
Lush Rainforest in Falklands? Mysteries that Tussac House foundations helped discover

A researcher from the University of Southampton (UK) has found evidence that the treeless, rugged, grassland landscape of the Falkland Islands was home to a lush, diverse rainforest up to 30 million years ago.
Thursday, September 19th 2024 - 07:56 UTC
Harland & Wolff shipbuilders will initiate administration proceedings

Loss making Belfast shipbuilder Harland & Wolff, the firm that among other great vessels built the Titanic, has declared itself insolvent after failing to secure funding to continue trading, and will be initiating administration proceedings.
Thursday, September 19th 2024 - 07:35 UTC
Bank of England decides on interest rate; UK August consumer inflation, 2,2%

Consumer inflation in UK during August remained at an annual 2,2%, helped by lower fuel prices together with hotels and restaurant services, as reported by the Office of National Statistics, ONS Wednesday.
Thursday, September 19th 2024 - 00:03 UTC
Exploring the globalization of entertainment and its impact

The one constant around the world is that everything changes, and this is just as true when it comes to the world of entertainment. The biggest changes can be seen relatively recently, thanks to the rapid advances made in the field of tech. This is something that has impacted the sector globally, ensuring that there are fewer borders when it comes to accessing entertainment, leading to its globalization.
Wednesday, September 18th 2024 - 16:00 UTC
Bolivia's Foreign Minister says Evo-led coup in the making

Bolivia's Foreign Minister Celinda Sosa Lunda said Tuesday that a coup d'état against President Luis Arce Catacora was being arranged by former head of state Evo Morales and his followers through road blockades and other measures.
Wednesday, September 18th 2024 - 13:48 UTC
Lula insists Ukraine should seek a peaceful solution to war with Russia

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva insisted this week that his Ukrainian colleague Volodymyr Zelensky should take the South American country's advice and seek a peace negotiation with Moscow. Lula made those remarks after Zelensky dubbed the roadmap submitted jointly by Brasilia and Beijing “destructive.”