Politics

Thursday, August 20th 2020 - 10:55 UTC
Investor's concern with the shaky Argentine economy, despite the deal with bond holders

Argentine bonds extended a recent dip after the government formalized its US$ 65 billion debt restructuring offer, underscoring investor concern about the country’s shaky economy despite creditors’ rallying behind a deal.
Thursday, August 20th 2020 - 10:51 UTC
Ex Colombian president Uribe, under investigation, resigned his Senate seat

Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe, who is under investigation for alleged witness tampering, resigned his Senate seat on Tuesday after being placed under house arrest earlier this month.
Thursday, August 20th 2020 - 08:42 UTC
Trump sues New Jersey state for implementing mail voting in November's presidential election

The re-election campaign of U.S. President Donald Trump has sued New Jersey, following a decision on Friday by its Democratic governor to mail a ballot to every voter in the state for November’s elections, as well as hold in-person voting amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Thursday, August 20th 2020 - 07:42 UTC
Most people catch Covid-19 in house to house transmission, UK Health secretary Hancock

Britain is unlikely to follow France in ordering people to wear face coverings at work because its test and trace scheme shows most people catch COVID-19 in house-to-house transmission, health secretary Matt Hancock said on Wednesday (Aug 19).
Wednesday, August 19th 2020 - 09:55 UTC
Falklands or Malvinas? Market-based referendum proposal

By Steve Hank (*) – On August 4, Argentina, the world’s biggest deadbeat, announced that it had reached a deal with its creditors on its US$ 65 billion worth of defaulted debt. The next day, the United Nations Decolonization Committee — the C24 — unanimously passed a resolution urging the United Kingdom and Argentina to resolve their differences over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands. Or, are they the Malvinas?
Wednesday, August 19th 2020 - 09:21 UTC
Amazon indigenous protest demanding environment compensation from Brazilian government and improved Covid-19 care

Indigenous protesters in Brazil agreed on Tuesday to suspend their roadblock of a key highway amid a court battle but vowed to fight on for more help against COVID-19 and an end to deforestation.
Wednesday, August 19th 2020 - 09:19 UTC
Despite rumors, Brazilian economy minister has no intention of resigning

Brazil’s Economy Minister Paulo Guedes has no intention of resigning according to reports in the Sao Paulo media, in an attempt to quash rising speculation that political pressure for more public spending could force him to quit.
Wednesday, August 19th 2020 - 09:15 UTC
“We need to prevent vaccine nationalism”, WHO chief Tedros

Nations that hoard possible COVID-19 vaccines while excluding others will deepen the pandemic, World Health Organization (WHO) chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Tuesday, issuing a last-ditch call for countries to join a global vaccine pact.
Wednesday, August 19th 2020 - 09:10 UTC
Mapuche leader on hunger strike reaches understanding with Chilean government

A Chilean indigenous leader who has spent more than 100 days on hunger strike over his detention during the coronavirus pandemic has agreed to end it after negotiations with the government, the justice minister said on Tuesday.
Wednesday, August 19th 2020 - 09:09 UTC
Biden becomes Democratic presidential candidate; strong support from elder statesmen and opinion polls

Joe Biden has been officially anointed the Democratic presidential candidate at the party's convention, helped over the line with some glowing testimonials from elder statesmen. Two Democratic former US presidents, Bill Clinton, and Jimmy Carter, and former Secretary of State Colin Powell, a Republican, endorsed Mr. Biden.