Politics

Thursday, July 15th 2021 - 08:05 UTC
The mysterious killing of Haiti president Jovenel Moïse

By Gwynne Dyer – The presidential dogs were still alive, which meant that something was very wrong with the official explanation of the assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse on July 7. In very poor countries even moderately prosperous people whose houses contain things worth stealing usually have large dogs, and those dogs are trained to attack intruders.
Wednesday, July 14th 2021 - 09:52 UTC
One demonstrator dead confirmed as only bits of information are known from censorship-gripped Cuba

Following a shut down of access to the internet, Cuba's Interior Ministry confirmed on Tuesday that at least one person died and several others were arrested in the outskirts of capital Havana following Sunday's popular uprising in demand of food, medicines, electricity and freedom.
Wednesday, July 14th 2021 - 09:45 UTC
Argentine Health Minister underscores importance of deepening ties with UK

Argentine Health Minister Carla Vizzotti Tuesday highlighted the importance of further strengthening ties with the United Kingdom regarding the supply of anticoronavirus vaccines.
Wednesday, July 14th 2021 - 09:16 UTC
Chilean Mapuches, carrying weapons and Balaklavas bury comrade killed in shootout with police

Chilean officials strongly condemned the display of guns during the funeral of a man who was killed in a shootout with Carabineros following an arson attack, which took place last Friday in an estate in La Araucanía Region.
Wednesday, July 14th 2021 - 09:05 UTC
Brazilian President supports Cuban demonstrations, signs privatization of Eletrobras

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Tuesday expressed his support for the Cuban people protesting against their living conditions under the Communist Government of Miguel Díaz-Canel.
Wednesday, July 14th 2021 - 08:59 UTC
US budget finances improving as labor market recovers and tax payments advanced two months

The United States government recorded a budget deficit of 174 billion dollars in June, which is approximately a fifth of the 864 billion dollars the same month a year ago. Recovery of the labor and jobs markets, together with an advanced deadline to pay taxes this year helped to achieve the positive tendency.
Wednesday, July 14th 2021 - 08:50 UTC
Bolsonaro is “speechless” from persistent hiccups

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has been fighting persistent hiccups for days but no treatment seems to work, it was reported Tuesday.
Wednesday, July 14th 2021 - 08:30 UTC
Volkswagen picks Uruguay to make e-cars Latin American landing

The traditional German automaker Volkswagen has chosen Uruguay as the first country in Latin America to receive its assortment of fully electricity-powered models, it was announced during a ceremony which was attended by President Luis Lacalle Pou.
Wednesday, July 14th 2021 - 08:03 UTC
Riots in South Africa since last week leave at least 72 dead

South Africa has been since last week going through a wave of riots and looting which has already left 72 people dead and 1,234 detainees, it was reported Tuesday.
Tuesday, July 13th 2021 - 09:50 UTC
Venezuela government arrests Deputy Freddy Guevara, breaks into Juan Guaidó's home

The Venezuelan government's intelligence service took Deputy Freddy Guevara into custody on Monday, accusing him of “terrorism” and “treason” and broke into the home of opposition leader Juan Guaidó, the latter's wife informed.