MercoPress. South Atlantic News Agency
With Trump leaving, Brazil backtracks in its opposition to Huawei's 5G bid
China's telecommunications sector is celebrating that the Brazilian government became the first in the world to backtrack on its opposition to Huawei's 5G bid. Brazil will not seek to bar the Chinese telecommunication giant from its 2021 5G network auctions in June, ...
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Economy
- Argentina and IMF resume discussions and “fresh funds” could be included in the package
- Biden plans a US$ 1,9 trillion economic rescue package to spur the economy and fight the pandemic
- Delays in launching an inoculation program in Brazil, threatens the economic recovery
- Anticipating a year of social instability, Chile plans to boost foreign reserves
Energy & Oil
- Premier Oil becomes Harbor Energy; merges with Chrysaor to make North Sea's largest oil and gas producer
- Opec meeting via videoconference to decide on February production level
- Falklands' Borders & Southern Petroleum announces board changes and offshore licenses expire 31 Jan 2022
- Brazil pledges a target of 45% renewable energy by 2050
Environment
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- Global deforestation gobbles an area bigger than Germany in a decade, WWF
- Algae blooms in the South West Atlantic caught on satellite images
- Atmosphere carbon dioxide forecasted to reach 50% higher than before the industrial revolution
Entertainment
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- CONMEBOL supports Cavani and criticizes England's FA for ignoring cultural characteristics
- Uruguayan players condemn FA's sanction on Cavani which it described as “ignorant and racist”
- Greenest and craziest 180,00 tons cruise vessel Mardi Gras offers a roller coaster and brewery for craft beers
Health & Science
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- Falklands exempt from UK requirements for pre departure coronavirus testing
- PAHO warns new Covid-19 variants make it urgent to continue with public health measures
- In 2021 the Earth is forecasted to spin faster making astronomical days shorter
Tourism
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- US tightens sanitary ring: arriving air travelers will need to present a negative coronavirus test
- Boeing will pay US$ 2,5bn to resolve investigation related to the 737 MAX crashes
- Uruguay extends closure of frontier until the end of January; concern with clandestine partying
