Stories for 2024

Monday, September 30th 2024 - 09:47 UTC
Bolivia stops gas sales to Argentina, shifts toward Brazil

After terminating the supply to Argentina, Bolivia will up its gas pumping towards Brazil according to an agreement between YPFB and Petrobras. Buenos Aires announced it would no longer be needing Bolivian gas since Vaca Muerta, the second-largest reserve in the world and the fourth-largest oil reserve, guarantees the supply for its domestic market.
Monday, September 30th 2024 - 09:26 UTC
UN Secretary General, Tourism and Peace bring people together

On September 27 World Tourism Day, Anotnio Guterres United Nations Secretary General released the following message, “Tourism brings people together. ”On this World Tourism Day, we reflect on the profound connection between tourism and peace”.
Monday, September 30th 2024 - 09:09 UTC
Greenhouse emissions surge in Brazilian Amazon due to fires

A study released by the Climate Observatory showed that the blazes from June to August this year emitted 31.5 million tons of carbon dioxide equivalent into the atmosphere, which resulted in greenhouse gas emissions soaring 60% interannually, Agencia Brasil reported this weekend. The figure is close to the total emitted by Norway in one year (32.5 million tons), it was also explained.
Monday, September 30th 2024 - 08:54 UTC
Brazilian FM asks Venezuelan colleague to let refugees go to Argentina

Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira asked his Venezuelan counterpart Yván Gil for a safe-conduct for the six opposition leaders staying at the premises of what used to be Argentina's Embassy in Caracas but has been left up to Itamaraty after the expulsion of Buenos Aires' mission.
Monday, September 30th 2024 - 08:43 UTC
Paraguay River sets new all-time low in Asunción

Paraguay's Meteorology and Hydrology Directorate reported Sunday that the Paraguay River set a new all-time low after falling four centimeters from Saturday's mark to stand at -1.17 meters.
Monday, September 30th 2024 - 00:53 UTC
Exploring the impact of advertising regulations on Ontario's gaming market

For the last several years, the well-established regulatory framework has allowed tremendous growth in the online betting and gaming market of Ontario. As the largest province in Canada, Ontario became a huge driver in the country's gambling industry when single-event sports betting was legalized, effective 2021.
Saturday, September 28th 2024 - 10:46 UTC
The Malvinas Question triggers Ladies in Anger

The South Atlantic understanding, (and by extension to the Falkland Islands), agreed this week between the Argentine foreign minister and the UK foreign secretary has triggered quite strong reactions, reflecting an atmosphere of disarray in the Argentine political system.
Saturday, September 28th 2024 - 10:16 UTC
Hurricane Helene leaves at least 45 dead in southern US

At least 45 people were killed Friday as Category 4 Hurricane Helene made landfall in the states of Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia causing also power outages and floodings. Among the fatalities were three firefighters, a woman and her one-month-old twins, plus an 89-year-old woman whose home was struck by a falling tree.
Saturday, September 28th 2024 - 10:13 UTC
Uruguayan Ambassador to Sweden suspended for serious irregularities

Uruguay's Foreign Ministry announced Friday it was recalling Ambassador Federico Perazza from Stockholm, who was handed down a 6-month suspension without pay after it was determined that he had incurred “very serious” administrative offenses which included the use of mission money for personal expenses, in addition to the inappropriate use of the official car and the mistreatment of Embassy officials.
Saturday, September 28th 2024 - 10:11 UTC
World Tourism Day celebrated globally

Under the theme “more and better investment for people, planet and prosperity,” Tourism once again celebrated its Global Day Friday with special events at every typical destination for leisure travelers as customary since 1980. Defined by the United Nations as “one of the most important economic sectors in the world,” the activity accounts for 9% of the world's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).