Latin America

Monday, September 20th 2021 - 09:45 UTC
Felipe Solá found out he was being sacked as Argentine FM while enroute to Celac Summit

Outgoing Argentine Foreign Minister Felipe Solá found out during a stopover in El Salvador that his services would no longer be required, so he decided to cut short his trip which should have ended with his presence at the Celac Summit in Mexico City.
Monday, September 20th 2021 - 09:30 UTC
Celac supports Argentina's stance regarding Malvinas issue

The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) Saturday ratified its support to “the legitimate rights of Argentina in the sovereignty dispute over the Malvinas (Falkland) Islands, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands and the spaces surrounding maritime areas,” it was reported.
Monday, September 20th 2021 - 09:18 UTC
Chilean cities of Osorno and Puerto Montt want restrictions eased on Argentine tourists

In the Chilean cities of Osorno and Puerto Montt, the local chambers of commerce have asked that requirements for Argentine tourism arriving by air be simplified.
Saturday, September 18th 2021 - 09:24 UTC
Latin America viewing Celac as a substitute for OAS during Summit starting in Mexico City

The Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (Celac) Summit will start Saturday in Mexico City as the body seeks to replace the Organization of American States (OAS) in regional matters.
Saturday, September 18th 2021 - 08:58 UTC
Paraguay River reported to be close to historic downspout levels

Paraguayan authorities have reported the Paraguay River is merely 9 centimeters from its all-time low as it dropped yet another 3 centimeters Friday in Asunción.
Friday, September 17th 2021 - 15:53 UTC
Guyana physicians warned against unethical advise regarding COVID-19 vaccines

Guyana's Medical Council has warned that doctors who denigrate the COVID-19 vaccination drive are “unprofessional and dangerous” in addition to being “constitutionally unethical.”
Friday, September 17th 2021 - 08:20 UTC
São Paulo Mayor wants Guarani to become city's 2nd language

São Paulo Mayor Ricardo Nunes Thursday sent a by to the local City Council whereby Guarani would be declared the second official language of South America's largest city.
Friday, September 17th 2021 - 07:16 UTC
Argimón becomes Uruguay's interim president until Sept. 24

Due to President Luis Lacalle Pou's trip to Mexico and the United States on his first mission abroad lasting more than 48 hours, Vice President Beatriz Argimón has become the country's interim head of state.
Thursday, September 16th 2021 - 09:45 UTC
Ortega leads Nicaragua towards authoritarianism, says Blinken

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Wednesday said Nicaraguan President and former guerrilla leader Daniel Ortega was leading the Central American country “down the dark path of authoritarianism,” as most political opponents are arrested or charged with treason.
Thursday, September 16th 2021 - 09:35 UTC
Brazil’s STF suspends revisiting case involving ancestral lands

Brazil's Federal Superior Court (STF) Wednesday decided to call off debating a land case which involves requests from indigenous groups, at the request of one Justice, who asked for “more time”