Politics

Thursday, November 28th 2019 - 09:46 UTC
Falklands government and fishing companies contrast over ITQ fees

The announcement by the Falkland Islands Executive Council referred to ITQ fees, particularly toothfish and calamari, which would represent an annual £3.9 million additional income for government coffers, was contrasted by a release from the Falklands' seafood sector pointing out that “to increase quota access fees paid by local fishing companies by 50% will increase costs to the industry by £4 million per annum”
Thursday, November 28th 2019 - 09:46 UTC
Bolivian interim government implements sharp shift in foreign policy in just two weeks

Foreign policy of the interim Bolivian government foreign policy has shifted sharply in just two weeks under conservative President Jeanine Anez, a senator who took over in a power vacuum left by the resignation and exile of long-term leftist leader Evo Morales.
Thursday, November 28th 2019 - 09:19 UTC
Brazil: foreign investors remain cautious, fearful of divisive politics and weak growth

This year has already been the biggest in a decade for share offerings from Brazilian companies, but there has been little sign of the foreign investor appetite that fueled prior rallies, as weak growth and divisive politics keep many on the sidelines.
Thursday, November 28th 2019 - 08:45 UTC
Brazil nominates career diplomat to be ambassador in US; Bolsonaro's son wish over

Brazil’s government on Tuesday sent to the Senate the nomination of career-diplomat Nestor Forster to be ambassador to the United States, ending a saga in which President Jair Bolsonaro tried to nominate his own son for the role.
Wednesday, November 27th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Alberto Fernandez renounces to IMF loan: “I want to stop asking for money”

Argentina's president-elect Alberto Fernandez said on Tuesday he would renounce the remaining US$11 billion tranches of the country's International Monetary Fund loan as soon as he takes office next month.
Wednesday, November 27th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
Brazil: Investigation into one of Bolsonaro's sons using public funds to hire “ghost staff”

Brazilian prosecutors have started a new investigation into the eldest son of President Jair Bolsonaro over suspicion he embezzled public money by hiring “ghost employees”, officials said.
Wednesday, November 27th 2019 - 09:50 UTC
Brazilian police arrest volunteer firefighters; civic leaders claim it's a campaign to blame NGOs for Amazon fires

Brazilian police on Tuesday arrested four volunteer firefighters accused of intentionally setting fires in the Amazon rainforest, but civic leaders said the arrests amounted to government harassment of environmental groups.
Wednesday, November 27th 2019 - 09:47 UTC
Furious ladies take to the streets of Mexico City on the Day to Eliminate Violence against Women

Demonstrators smashed windows, spray-painted monuments and clashed with riot police on Monday on Mexico City's main avenue to protest Mexican authorities' failure to stop a spiral of violence against women.
Wednesday, November 27th 2019 - 09:47 UTC
One Ocean Expeditions cancels fourth voyage, an 11-day Falklands itinerary scheduled for December

One Ocean Expeditions, the beleaguered arctic operator that has been cancelling itineraries as it goes through a “difficult period of restructuring,” has canceled a fourth voyage, according to travel agency Swoop Antarctica.
Wednesday, November 27th 2019 - 09:47 UTC
Bolivia names its first ambassador to United States in eleven years

Bolivia appointed its first ambassador to the United States in 11 years on Tuesday, officials said, as the interim government resets the country's foreign policy after the departure of Evo Morales.