MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Stories for December 27th 2024
-
Friday, December 27th 2024 - 10:43 UTC
Falklands, ten-year infrastructure program to improve defense and living conditions at the MPC
![DIO Chief Executive Mike Green with Wg Cdr Fleming in the hangar, which is to be redeveloped. [Crown Copyright MOD 2024]](/data/cache/noticias/102838/260x165/mpc.jpg)
UK’s Defense Infrastructure Organization, DIO, which depends from the Ministry of Defense, has been working on a ten year construction program with the purpose of maintaining the operational capability of the air, maritime and army assets deployed for the protection of the Falkland Islands, and also working closely with the government of Falklands.
6 comments -
Friday, December 27th 2024 - 10:30 UTC
Brazil granting ID to household pets
While the United States still debates whether to implement a voter ID mechanism, Brazilian household pets will soon be eligible for the Animal ID card free of charge as the National Register of Domestic Animals is entering its final testing phase, Agencia Brasil reported this week. The Environment Ministry said the tool can be accessed through the Gov.br website.
Add your comment! -
Friday, December 27th 2024 - 10:07 UTC
IMF approves US$245 million disbursement for Paraguay
After concluding the fourth review of the Policy Coordination Instrument (PCI) with Paraguay as well as the second one on the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (SRS), the International Monetary Fund (IMF) approved a disbursement of US$186.28 million in Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) representing nearly US$ 245 million to help the South American country's green energy matrix expansion.
Add your comment! -
Friday, December 27th 2024 - 09:55 UTC
Paraguay passes tougher law on child abuse
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña signed into law Thursday a new bill providing for harsher jail penalties for sexual abusers of children and adolescents to protect the integrity of victims, it was explained.
Add your comment! -
Friday, December 27th 2024 - 09:38 UTC
Argentina's YPF sells lubricants subsidiary in Brazil
Argentina's State-owned oil company YPF agreed this week to sell its stake in its Brazilian lubricants subsidiary to the local Usiquimica to achieve “greater focus and profitability” in its operations, it was reported in Buenos Aires. The buyer has been producing and trading chemical products for 80 years.
Add your comment! -
Friday, December 27th 2024 - 08:14 UTC
Topolansky under investigation for false testimony in crimes against humanity cases
The former vice-president of Uruguay, Lucía Topolansky, will be investigated by prosecutor Eliana Travers after her statements about alleged false testimonies in cases of crimes against humanity during the civil-military dictatorship in Uruguay. Topolansky's comments, made in the book “Los indomables” by journalist Pablo Cohen, generated widespread controversy, as she suggested that some statements in these cases would have been fabricated.
Add your comment! -
Friday, December 27th 2024 - 06:24 UTC
Russia’s influence on the world wheat market, a problem for Argentina’s exporters
Despite declining international wheat prices, Russia has been exporting wheat at record levels this season, ahead of a quota set to take effect on February 15. The quota is part of the government’s strategy to bolster domestic supply and curb inflation, which currently stands at 9.5%.
Add your comment!
