Politics

Tuesday, July 2nd 2019 - 11:59 UTC
Bolsonaro first six turbulent months: a government unable to deliver surrounded by family and aye-aye men

In his first six turbulent months as president, Brazil's Jair Messias Bolsonaro has squandered much political capital and proved even more of a disappointment than expected. Only 32% of Brazilians are satisfied with his work, according to a poll published on Thursday. And that number is predicted to drop.
Tuesday, July 2nd 2019 - 11:54 UTC
New York after Facebook for alleged discriminatory advertising platforms

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Monday ordered the U.S. Department of Financial Services to investigate reports that state-regulated advertisers were using Facebook Inc's advertising platform in a discriminatory manner.
Tuesday, July 2nd 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Brazilian Senate recommends 14 indictments following the Vale dam collapse that killed 350 people

Brazilian Senate inquiry into the collapse of a Vale dam that killed nearly 350 people will recommend indictments of 14 people, including Vale executives, according to Brazil's official news service, Agencia Brasil, on Monday.
Tuesday, July 2nd 2019 - 09:39 UTC
Maduro says it has arrested two military for the death in custody of a naval officer

Two suspects are to face justice over the death in custody of a navy officer accused of plotting to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela's attorney general announced on Monday. Tarek William Saab identified the two men as a lieutenant and a sergeant in Venezuela's General Directorate of Military Intelligence.
Tuesday, July 2nd 2019 - 09:03 UTC
El Salvador president admits his country's responsibility for the migration wave and the drowning of a father and toddler

El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said his country bears responsibility for the recent drowning deaths of a father and his toddler daughter who had been attempting to cross into the United States, saying that security and economic hardships he inherited are driving people to make the perilous journey.
Tuesday, July 2nd 2019 - 09:03 UTC
Trump plans a military 4th of July with tanks and air display; opponents will fly a “Baby Trump” blimp in diapers

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he plans to display battle tanks on Washington's National Mall as part of a pumped-up Fourth of July celebration that will also feature flyovers by fighter jets and other displays of military prowess.
Tuesday, July 2nd 2019 - 09:03 UTC
Venezuela allows the return of expelled German ambassador

The Venezuelan foreign ministry said on Monday it had agreed to the return of the German ambassador whom President Nicolas Maduro's government expelled in March after he had gone to Caracas airport to greet opposition leader Juan Guaido.
Tuesday, July 2nd 2019 - 08:43 UTC
Divided EU leaders unable to agree on new EC posts; third consecutive day meeting

The divided European Union's 28 national leaders were to spend a third consecutive day on Tuesday arm-wrestling over who should hold the bloc's most prominent jobs until nearly 2025.
Monday, July 1st 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Uruguay: No surprises in a primary with a record of candidates

In a primary election full of new faces and overshadowed by accusations of “dirty” campaigns, there were no surprises in the results of the internal elections of Uruguay's main political parties, according to the data of the pollsters. Daniel Martínez (Frente Amplio), Luis Lacalle Pou (National Party) and Ernesto Talvi (Colorado Party) will represent the three parties with the greatest adhesion in the country, starting a new stage in the national elections in October.
Monday, July 1st 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Bolsonaro: EU/Mercosur agreement will take at least three years to come into force

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Sunday that it could take up to three years for the free-trade deal agreed by the European Union and Mercosur to come into force, as it depends on approvals by lawmakers of all countries involved.