Politics

Thursday, September 12th 2019 - 18:56 UTC
The Mexican Treasury to the rescue of debt-laden oil company Pemex

Mexico's US$5 billion rescue package to pay down debt at Pemex is a one-of-a-kind transaction that should give the struggling state oil company breathing space to focus on output and costs, Deputy Finance Minister Gabriel Yorio said.
Thursday, September 12th 2019 - 18:40 UTC
“Operation Yellowhammer” released: what can be expected in a “no deal” Brexit

A 'no-deal' Brexit could snarl cross-Channel trade routes, disrupting supplies of medicines and fresh food while protests spread across Britain, according to a worst-case scenario reluctantly released by the government on Wednesday.
Thursday, September 12th 2019 - 15:46 UTC
Thousands camping in downtown Buenos Aires waiting for Congress to pass the food emergency bill

Thousands of protesters camped on Wednesday in downtown Buenos Aires to demand that Argentina declare a food emergency as the economic crisis deepened just weeks ahead of the presidential election.
Thursday, September 12th 2019 - 11:54 UTC
Trump and election year, 'elitist' capital gain taxes will remain...for now

U.S. President Donald Trump has ruled out for now slashing taxes on capital gains after a meeting with his advisers, a White House spokesman said on Wednesday.
Thursday, September 12th 2019 - 11:41 UTC
Johnson's decision to temporary suspend parliament “unlawful”, rules Scotland's highest court

Scotland's highest court of appeal ruled on Wednesday that British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's decision to suspend parliament for five weeks is unlawful, the lawmaker who led the challenge said.
Thursday, September 12th 2019 - 11:00 UTC
Ex Lula minister son arrested for bribes in construction of giant dam

Brazilian authorities arrested a former energy minister’s son on Tuesday for allegedly receiving 50 million reais in bribes (US$ 12 million) together with his father, involving the construction of a giant dam.
Thursday, September 12th 2019 - 09:55 UTC
Questions on the role of the IMF in the Argentine financial situation

Despite a history of many IMF rescue programs, Argentina once again faces a deepening financial crisis, raising questions about whether the Washington-based lender made a mistake in its dealings with Latin America's third largest economy.
Thursday, September 12th 2019 - 08:49 UTC
OAS Permanent Council condemns ”lifting of the parliamentary immunity” of Venezuelan Deputies

The Permanent Council of the Organization of American States (OAS) condemned on Wednesday ”the lifting of the parliamentary immunity of deputies José Guerra, Tomás Guanipa, Juan Pablo García and Rafael Guzmán, ordered on August 12, 2019, which constitutes a clear attack on the only legitimate and democratically elected body in Venezuela and another challenge to the rule of law.”
Thursday, September 12th 2019 - 08:44 UTC
Knife used to stab Bolsonaro will go on display at police museum

The knife used to stab Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro during his 2018 election campaign is to be put on display at a police museum due to its “historical value”, a court ruled.
Thursday, September 12th 2019 - 07:47 UTC
'Bolton, a disaster and “out of line” in dealing with North Korea and Venezuela'

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that John Bolton dismissed a day earlier as a national security adviser, had been a “disaster” on North Korea policy, “out of line” on Venezuela, and did not get along with important administration officials.