Politics

Friday, August 20th 2021 - 18:30 UTC
US sanctions Cuban officers involved in repression against their own people

The United States sanctioned on Thursday three high ranking Cuban officials, the fourth round of punitive measures, in reply to the violent repression of anti-government protests that started on 11 July and shook the island's elite.
Friday, August 20th 2021 - 17:25 UTC
The conquest of Mexico: civilizations that were doomed

By Gwynne Dyer – Friday, 13 August, is the 500th anniversary of the Spanish conquest of Mexico. The capital of the Aztec empire, Tenochtitlan, fell to the invaders after a long siege, and became Mexico City instead. It was a major historical event, still mourned by millions and celebrated by millions more than five centuries after it happened. But was it actually inevitable?
Friday, August 20th 2021 - 09:45 UTC
Red Cross team says body parts unearthed from Falkland Islands Darwin cemetery belong to at least five soldiers

The International Committee of the Red Cross team working on the identification of Argentine soldiers fallen in the 1982 Falkland/Malvinas Islands conflict Thursday announced at least one additional body had been found at grave C.1.10.
Friday, August 20th 2021 - 09:38 UTC
Argentine writer who pointed out cemetery inconsistencies at peace because families will find some comfort after all

Argentine writer Alicia Panero has been for quite some time now the closest thing to an answer to relatives of fallen unidentified Argentine combatants in the 1982 conflict have had.
Friday, August 20th 2021 - 09:03 UTC
Peru's Parliament falls short of declaring Evo Morales persona non grata

Peruvian Congress turns down motion to declare Evo Morales “persona non grata”
Friday, August 20th 2021 - 08:44 UTC
Hong Kong emerges as destination of meat exports from Paraguay, Uruguay

While Uruguay's National Meat Institute (INAC) eyes China, Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong as the clients to target, the latter has already recorded an increase of 13% in both volume and revenues in purchases from Paraguay, according to a Central Bank (BCP) report released this week.
Thursday, August 19th 2021 - 08:59 UTC
Multilateral declaration signed in defense of Afghan women in fear under the Taliban

The European Union (EU) was joined by several countries Wednesday in a declaration whereby the international community vows to closely monitor the situation of women and girls in Afghanistan after the Taliban seizure of power last Sunday.
Thursday, August 19th 2021 - 08:50 UTC
Argentine congress fearful Falklands' new port could overshadow Ushuaia

The Argentine congress is restless and is concerned since the Falkland Islands started to build its new deep water port, fearing, besides the usual cacophony of claims, that the Islands could replace Ushuaia as the main access to Antarctica.
Thursday, August 19th 2021 - 08:47 UTC
No solution yet to Paraguayan truckers conflict, road blockades go on until new meeting Thursday

Despite Tuesday's announcements, Paraguayan truckers and national authorities failed to close a deal Wednesday and road blockades are to continue pending a new meeting scheduled for Thursday.
Thursday, August 19th 2021 - 08:44 UTC
São Paulo city to vaccinate teenagers aged 12 to 17, while all restrictions lifted statewide

São Paulo, South America's largest city, is to begin vaccinating teenagers aged 12 to 17 after 100% of its adult population has been given at least one dose of a COVID-19 immunizer, it was announced Wednesday.