International

Tuesday, July 20th 2021 - 09:50 UTC
Ushuaia satisfied with the resurgence of its fishing industry

During the first half of the year, (Jan/Jun), 29,500 tons of fish products were landed at the port of Ushuaia which represents 53% over the same period a year (19,250 tons), according to the latest stats from Argentina's Fisheries Under Secretariat. Officials from Tierra del Fuego point out that much can be attributed to the fact that April 2020 was a “completely dead month”, because of the pandemic.
Tuesday, July 20th 2021 - 09:39 UTC
Canada to reopen land borders to vaccinated US nationals effective August 9

The Government of Canada Monday announced it will reopen its land borders to US citizens who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of August 9.
Tuesday, July 20th 2021 - 09:39 UTC
Forgotten Latin America; EU can ill afford to ignore its strategic importance

By Ana Palacio (*) – The EU well knows that when it comes to expanding its influence within a country or region, China plays the long game. But China is also adept at identifying opportunities to make rapid progress, and Latin America’s escalating crises represent a golden one.
Tuesday, July 20th 2021 - 09:15 UTC
Joseph finally agrees to let Henry take over as Prime Minister of Haiti until the elections

Haiti's acting Prime Minister Claude Joseph finally agreed to step down and allow the formation of a new government under Ariel Henry, who President Jovenel Moïse had appointed two days before his assassination.
Tuesday, July 20th 2021 - 09:12 UTC
Europe's push for drastic shift towards electric vehicles may find objections

The European Commission has voted last week to ban the sale of vehicles that run on gasoline or diesel by the year 2035 to change the energy matrix in transport.
Tuesday, July 20th 2021 - 08:31 UTC
England enjoys “Freedom Day” despite fierce opposition

England started Monday enjoying once again all pre-pandemic freedoms after the reopening had been postponed earlier this year due to the appearance of new coronavirus variants.
Monday, July 19th 2021 - 09:55 UTC
Argentina committed to a WTO agreement on fishing subsidies – but don't forget the Falklands

Argentina participated in the recent Trade negotiations of the World Trade Organization at the ministerial level, which addressed the issue of rules for global fisheries and limits to government subsidies to fishing, committing its support for an agreement, but not forgetting the Falkland Islands claim.
Monday, July 19th 2021 - 09:11 UTC
OPEC and Russia+10 will increase output, 400,00 bpd, as of August first

The world's leading oil-producing countries agreed on Sunday to continue with the gradual increase of output, 400,000 barrels per day, beginning August first, to help global economic recovery following the pandemic, according to a release from the group's meeting in Vienna.
Monday, July 19th 2021 - 08:54 UTC
Argentine President seeks unity against impunity on 27th anniversary of AMIA bombing

Argentine President Alberto Fernández Sunday called on all citizens to “unite against impunity,” on his Twitter account on the 27th anniversary of the terrorist bombing of the AMIA Jewish social association in Buenos Aires.
Monday, July 19th 2021 - 08:48 UTC
Foreign observers change their minds on who should rule Haiti until elections

The group of foreign powers monitoring Haiti's situation has changed its mind as to who should lead the country to speedy elections to restore normalcy following President Jovenel Moïse earlier this month.