Stories for November 29th 2024

Friday, November 29th 2024 - 23:19 UTC
Lula and Orsi discuss Brazil-Uruguay ties at Planalto Palace

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva welcomed Uruguay's President-elect Yamandú Orsi on Friday at the Planalto Palace to discuss the possible Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Southern Common Market (Mercosur) and the European Union (EU) as well as other issues.
Friday, November 29th 2024 - 23:06 UTC
Falklands, upcoming visit to the Islands by next of kin of Argentine fallen soldiers

The Falkland Islands Government has announced that on Wednesday 04 December, a private charter is scheduled to arrive at Mount Pleasant Airport, carrying the next of kin of fallen Argentine soldiers during the 1982 conflict..
Friday, November 29th 2024 - 21:46 UTC
Brazilian becomes oldest man alive

Brazil's 112-year-old João Marinho Neto has been confirmed by the Guinness Book of Records as the oldest man alive following the death on Nov. 25 of Briton John Alfred Tinniswood, who was also 112.
Friday, November 29th 2024 - 15:51 UTC
Pepe Mujica criticizes Cristina Kirchner: “The old lady is at the head of Peronism screwing around”

Former Uruguayan President José “Pepe” Mujica has taken aim at prominent Latin American leaders, criticizing a lack of generational renewal in politics and authoritarian trends in the region. Speaking from his home in Montevideo, Mujica called out Argentina’s Cristina Kirchner, accusing her of clinging to power rather than transitioning into an advisory role. “There’s the old Cristina at the head of Peronism, instead of leaving room for new generations. How hard it is for her to let go of the cake!” Mujica quipped.
Friday, November 29th 2024 - 10:57 UTC
France's Parliament gives thumbs down to EU-Mercosur FTA

France's Parliament was unusually united this week in rejecting the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union (EU) and the Southern Common Market (Mercosur), thus yielding to protests from local farmers who fear unfair competition. The Senate gave its thumbs down Thursday, just one day after the Lower House did the same by 484 votes against 70.
Friday, November 29th 2024 - 10:49 UTC
Orsi meeting Lula on first trip abroad after electoral win

Uruguay's President-elect Yamandú Orsi is scheduled to meet Friday in Brasilia with Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to discuss the future relationship between both countries after the Broad Front's (Frente Amplio - FA) candidate is inaugurated on March 1. Orsi defeated Álvaro Delgado of the ruling Multicolor coalition in the Nov. 24 runoff and chose Brazil as his first destination abroad to launch his administration's diplomatic agenda.
Friday, November 29th 2024 - 10:24 UTC
Brazil's devaluation hits all-time high exchange rate

The US dollar fell an iota short of crossing the R$ 6 barrier after measures announced by the Brazilian Government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva raised uneasiness in South America's largest country Thursday. The local currency has fallen 23.4% this year and 3.36% this week alone.
Friday, November 29th 2024 - 10:18 UTC
Falklands Argos Group receives freezer trawler to catch squid

Just a few weeks after the delivery of Prion to its Spanish-Falklands joint venture owners, the Nodosa Shipyard in Marín has delivered a second 85-metre freezer trawler designed to catch squid in the South Atlantic.
Friday, November 29th 2024 - 10:07 UTC
Falklands: Responses to Equality and Discrimination survey

The Falkland Islands Government would like to thank everyone who responded to the Community Views Survey on Equality and Discrimination in the Falkland Islands.
Friday, November 29th 2024 - 10:05 UTC
Falklands’ lawmakers meet the farming community

Falkland Islands members of the Legislative Assembly, heads of Government Departments, and advisors are visiting Camp this weekend to meet the Farming community for a session of questions and answers.