Latin America

Friday, June 17th 2022 - 09:09 UTC
Facemasks no longer mandatory in Buenos Aires indoors

Buenos Aires City authorities Wednesday lifted the rule mandating the wearing of facemasks in indoor settings and public transport units effective since Thursday. The measure was taken after almost three weeks of steady drops in COVID-19 infections and thanks to the “degree of vaccination of the population.”
Thursday, June 16th 2022 - 10:38 UTC
Colombia's CNE rules presidential debates not mandatory

Colombia's National Electoral Council (CNE) Wednesday ruled against a decision earlier in the day by the Superior Court of Bogota ordering both presidential candidates (Rodolfo Hernández and Gustavo Petro) to hold a debate prior to the runoff where Iván Duque's successor is to be chosen.
Thursday, June 16th 2022 - 10:14 UTC
Latin America at WTO, stands up in support of reforming agriculture trade rules

Sixteen Latin American countries, led by Brazil pledged this week to work together to demand reform of world agricultural trade rules at the World Trade Organization (WTO). The decision was taken among other issues to counter the protectionist policies of developed countries and India.
Wednesday, June 15th 2022 - 22:38 UTC
Ecuadorian indigenist leader released from jail

An Ecuadorian judge has ordered the release from custody of indigenist leader Leónidas Iza after spending almost 24 hours in a detention facility.
Wednesday, June 15th 2022 - 09:55 UTC
Bolivia: UN Rapporteur says Áñez's conviction tinted with political meddling

Former Peruvian Foreign Minister Diego García-Sayán has said he saw politics had meddled in the judicial ruling whereby former Bolivian interim President Janine Àñez was sentenced to ten years in jail for crimes against the Constitution.
Wednesday, June 15th 2022 - 09:28 UTC
Mexico to vaccinate children aged 5-11 against COVID-19

Mexican health authorities Tuesday announced vaccination against COVID-19 will reach children aged 5 to 11 in a country ranking 5th worldwide in the number of deaths due to this malady after the United States, Brazil, India, and Russia.
Wednesday, June 15th 2022 - 08:11 UTC
Costa Rica clinch football World Cup berth after beating NZ

Costa Rica striker Joel Campbell Tuesday scored two minutes into the game and gave his country the last berth available at this year¡s football World Cup in Qatar with a 1-0 victory over New Zealand's All Whites. The match was played at the Al Rayyan Stadium.
Tuesday, June 14th 2022 - 22:00 UTC
Ecuador's native groups to up protests after leader was arrested

Ecuador's Confederation of Indigenous Nationalities of Ecuador (Conaie) Tuesday launched an appeal to up protests against the government of President Guillermo Lasso by staging “a great indigenous and popular revolt.”
Tuesday, June 14th 2022 - 09:45 UTC
Another FARC dissident leader gunned down

Colombian President Iván Duque Monday reported a dangerous dissident FARC leader had been gunned down by national forces in Suárez, Cauca.
Tuesday, June 14th 2022 - 08:39 UTC
Peru eliminated from Qatar football World Cup

Australia beat Peru 5-4 on penalties to advance to the football World Cup finals later this year after a goalless draw.