MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
Argentina and Mexico “vote” for Biden and delay nominations at IDB until after the US election
Mexico and Argentina have delayed a key meeting of the Inter-American Development Bank until after the Nov. 3 U.S. election, delivering an early setback to plans by the bank’s new U.S. chief to install vice presidents from smaller countries.
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Politics
- World Medical Association blasts leaders who discredit science and sponsor fake news on coronavirus
- Catalonia closes borders and extends shutdown of bars and restaurants: hospitals overwhelmed
- US rejects Nigerian candidate as next WTO director-general, further paralyzing the global trade watchdog
- Terrorist murders three people in a Nice church; European leaders come out in support of Macron
Economy
- Dollar strapped Argentina does not discard further financial support from IMF
- Bolsonaro “transformative” reforms' goal for Brazil, with a 3,5% average growth during a decade
- Argentina loves the dollar and has total aversion for its own currency
- Argentine bondholders claim government economic policies undermine investor confidence
Energy & Oil
- Brazil third largest supplier of crude oil to China during September; Russia leads
- Huge volumes of discovered hydrocarbons remain 'stranded' in South Atlantic fields of Brazil, Angola and Falklands
- Guyana extends Noble Corporation drillship rig contract 6,5 years to August 2030
- Falklands awards extension of oil licenses until 2022 to Borders & Southern
Agriculture
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- China in nine months imported 3,9 million tons of pork and 1,57 million tons of beef
- China takes 51,4% more soybeans from Brazil than in September last year
- Brazil expects a 2020/21 record harvest with an estimated 268,7 million tons
Environment
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- Brazil extends to May 2022 military deployment to protect the Amazon rainforest
- The Atlantic ocean first 200 meters water layer holds 12 to 21 million tons of micro plastic waste
- Drought and wildfires devastating South America's wetlands and forests
Entertainment
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- Peruvian archeologists uncover a 37 meter long cat in the Nazca Lines
- Obstinate Japanese finally visits Machu Picchu after waiting for seven months
- World envy: Crowd of 47,000 will pack Auckland's Eden Park for the All Blacks vs Wallabies test match
Tourism
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- Argentina resumes domestic flights with strict health protocols
- South Georgia message to potential visitors, “If you can get here, we are open”
- The risk of Covid-19 spread in flights “very low” but “cannot be ruled out”
