Stories for November 2024

Monday, November 18th 2024 - 09:18 UTC
Presidents of Bolivia and Paraguay arrive in Rio for G20 guest appearances

Presidents Luis Arce Catacora of Bolivia and Santiago Peña of Paraguay landed Sunday night in Rio de Janeiro to participate as a guest of the G20 Summit, to be held between Nov. 18 and 19 in the former Brazilian capital.
Monday, November 18th 2024 - 08:40 UTC
Uruguayan presidential candidates hold key debate one week before runoff

At a time when all polls indicate that former Canelones Mayor (Governor) Yamandú Orsi of the opposition Broad Front (Frente Amplio - FA) is the frontrunner for Uruguay's Nov. 24 runoff against Álvaro Delgado of the ruling National Party and Multicolor coalition, both candidates held the mandatory debate on Sunday evening, during which they reviewed human development, security, economy, knowledge, and labor.
Monday, November 18th 2024 - 08:30 UTC
La Niña threatens this year's soybean crop in Paraguay

Paraguayan soybean producers warned this weekend that the La Niña weather phenomenon may affect this year's crop while the 2023/24 harvest is expected to reach a record in tons produced and exported, it was reported in Asunción.
Monday, November 18th 2024 - 08:25 UTC
Guterres says “spirit of consensus” needed

United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the “Argentine case” ahead of the two-day G20 Summit starting in Rio de Janeiro Tuesday and called for a “spirit of consensus” to move forward.
Saturday, November 16th 2024 - 11:13 UTC
Argentine looses noose on occasional imports

The Libertarian Government of President Javier Milei Friday announced that Argentines wishing to import items for personal consumption will have a higher tariff-free cap of up to US$ 400, with only the value-added tax remaining applicable. In addition, purchases abroad for subsequent occasional exports will be spared any customs fee when up to US$ 3,000, from the current US$ 1,000. The initiative becomes effective next month, it was explained in Buenos Aires.
Saturday, November 16th 2024 - 11:07 UTC
British ambassador presents diplomatic credentials to Uruguayan president

The new British ambassador in Uruguay, Malcolm Green presented his diplomatic credentials to the Uruguayan president Luis Lacalle Pou on Thursday 14 November, completing the formalities of his post.
Saturday, November 16th 2024 - 10:59 UTC
Argentina: Arrest warrants issued against 61 Brasilia rioters

Buenos Aires Federal Judge Daniel Rafecas issued arrest warrants for 61 suspects involved in the Jan. 8, 2023, riots in Brasilia, who had sought shelter in the neighboring country, Agencia Brasil reported. Rafecas' measure is the result of the extradition requests filed by Brazilian diplomatic authorities on behalf of case rapporteur Supreme Federal Court (STF) Justice Alexandre De Moraes.
Saturday, November 16th 2024 - 10:56 UTC
Argentina to open squid season South of parallel 44, January 2025

The Argentine Federal Fisheries Council decided to approve the opening of the next squid season south of parallel 44, beginning 10 January 2025. The decision responds to requests from two Argentine fishing organizations, CAPA and CEPA, with the purpose of optimizing catches and ensures the sustainability of the resource, with zone openings by stages and specific operational conditions of the fleet.
Saturday, November 16th 2024 - 10:55 UTC
HMS Protector with Chilean navy paid homage to British losses at battle of Colonel, November 1914

Crew members Sailors from Ice Patrol HMS Protector, A173, and their Chilean allies paid homage to British sailors lost in one of the first great naval actions of World War 1. One hundred and ten years to the day that the Royal and German Navies clashed three dozen miles off the coast of Chile, the icebreaker ship’s crew joined Chilean sailors for a service of remembrance in the city which gave the battle its name: Coronel.
Saturday, November 16th 2024 - 10:47 UTC
Falklands’ avian flu, Government support for those emotionally affected by the situation

As we continue to monitor the situation regarding the rise of bird flu in the Falkland Islands, we understand that this may be a challenging time for some members of our community. The wellbeing of our community is a priority, and we want to remind everyone that support is available to help you navigate any concerns or emotional challenges you may be facing.