Politics

Thursday, August 5th 2021 - 20:06 UTC
Mexico files law suit against US main gun manufacturers

Mexico on Wednesday filed a major lawsuit against the United States gun manufacturers for the massive damage caused by “the unlawful trafficking of guns to drug cartels and other criminals in Mexico”.
Thursday, August 5th 2021 - 11:45 UTC
Uruguay plans to open up gradually, first to those vaccinated with any anti COVID-19 drug

Uruguay's Ministry of Tourism is planning to first allow in only foreigners who have taken a full coronavirus vaccination scheme, regardless of its brand, as the gradual reopening of borders seems imminent.
Thursday, August 5th 2021 - 11:44 UTC
Self reliant India proudly presents its first fully designed and built aircraft carrier

India’s first designed and built aircraft carrier has set sail for its maiden sea trials and the navy hailed it as a “historic and proud” day for the country, which has invested vast resources in developing domestic technology.
Thursday, August 5th 2021 - 09:59 UTC
Argentine literary critic says Falklands are British, sparks rejection and controversy

Statements by Argentine literary and cultural critic Beatriz Sarlo who Tuesday said that the Falkland Islands were “British territory” sparked nationwide controversies about which she defiantly warned she “cared very little.”
Thursday, August 5th 2021 - 09:52 UTC
Brazil's STF places President Bolsonaro under investigation for casting doubt on the electronic voting system

Brazil's Superior Federal Court (STF) Wednesday ruled President Jair Bolsonaro needed to be investigated for alleged “slander” and “incitement to crime” when he voiced his concerns about the trustworthiness of the electronic voting system.
Thursday, August 5th 2021 - 09:46 UTC
Peruvian president purges Armed Forces command; names new military chiefs

Peruvian president Pedro Castillo renewed the Armed Forces Joint Command, with the appointment of a new chief and new heads in the Army, Navy and Air Force. The new Joint Command will be headed by the up to now Army commander, General Manuel Gomez de la Torre, and replaced him in the Army with his second in command, General Jose Vizcarra
Thursday, August 5th 2021 - 08:04 UTC
Nicaraguan regime reportedly arrests opposition VP candidate

The Nicaraguan regime headed by former Sandinista guerrilla leader Daniel Ortega Wednesday has reportedly placed vice-presidential opposition candidate Berenice Quezada under arrest in an unprecedented streak of political persecutions as the November 7 elections loom over.
Wednesday, August 4th 2021 - 09:57 UTC
Peru: fractured cabinet, lame duck PM or a patient wolf in waiting?

Peruvian president Pedro Castillo seems to have weathered two political storms involving his Economy and Justice ministers, Pedro Francke, and Anibal Torres acknowledged as outstanding figures in the country, but who refused to join the cabinet because of differences with cabinet chief Guido Bellido, described as a radical left-winger.
Wednesday, August 4th 2021 - 08:48 UTC
Stabbing incident causes temporary shutdown of Pentagon - two dead

The United States' Ministry of Defense building known as the Pentagon was shut down temporarily Tuesday following a violent incident at a nearby metrobus station which has left at least one police officer and one perpetrator dead.
Wednesday, August 4th 2021 - 08:27 UTC
EU sanctions more Nicaraguan leaders including First Lady and vice-president

The 27 countries of the European Union imposed new sanctions against eight Nicaraguan leaders responsible for the deterioration of democracy in the country's institutions and for repression against the opposition. The list includes the Nicaraguan vice president and First Lady, Rosario Murillo. Juan Carlos Ortega head of the official television channel, the chief of Police, and the president of the National Assembly.