Politics

Wednesday, January 30th 2019 - 09:14 UTC
Vale vows to cut 10% iron ore output and decommission ten dangerous sludge dams

Vale SA, the world’s largest iron ore miner, on Tuesday vowed to take as much as 10% of its ore output offline in order to decommission ten more dams like the one that burst last week, killing scores of workers and nearby residents.
Wednesday, January 30th 2019 - 09:00 UTC
Corruption remains mainly unchanged in the Americas, according to Transparency International

With an average score of 44 for three consecutive years, the Americas region continues to fail in making any serious inroads against corruption, according to the latest report from Transparency International. Compared to other regions, the Americas is similar to Asia Pacific (average score: 44), but behind Western Europe and the European Union (average score: 66).
Tuesday, January 29th 2019 - 14:28 UTC
Guaidó on military option in Venezuela: All options are on the table

Consulted on possible military option in Venezuela, the declared interim President of Venezuela, Juan Guaidó, told the CNN channel that all the options are on the table “to achieve the cessation of the usurpation”.
Tuesday, January 29th 2019 - 10:50 UTC
Argentine navy will incorporate a South Korean frigate for ocean patrolling

The South Korean navy has started the documentation for the transfer of a decommissioned Ulsan Class frigate to the Argentine navy. A delegation of Argentine officers and crew members will be travelling to the South Korean base at Jinhae in the near future, according to Seoul's military attaché in Buenos Aires Lieutenant Colonel Ho Lim.
Tuesday, January 29th 2019 - 10:23 UTC
Falkland Islands Government Representative in London is retiring after forty years service

After forty years in the service of the Falkland Islands, Sukey Cameron, the Falklands Representative in London is to retire in October. The Penguin News chatted with Ms Cameron about her long and distinguished career.
Tuesday, January 29th 2019 - 10:19 UTC
EU quotas for farming produce post Brexit trigger controversy

The European Union on Monday adopted quotas for farming produce it will accept from third countries after Britain leaves the bloc and acknowledged this could happen before it has concluded talks with them on the subject.
Tuesday, January 29th 2019 - 09:25 UTC
Rough times ahead: US Justice files several criminal charges against Huawei and the owner's daughter

The United States Justice Department has filed a host of criminal charges against Chinese telecoms giant Huawei and its chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou. The charges against the world's second largest smart-phone maker include accusations of bank fraud, obstruction of justice and theft of technology.
Tuesday, January 29th 2019 - 09:03 UTC
Venezuela approves a new, privately run, foreign exchange system; dollar sells at 3.200 Bolivars, 34% dearer

Venezuelan authorities on Monday approved a new, privately run foreign exchange system that will operate in parallel to the official currency control system, as an emboldened opposition challenges President de facto Nicolás Maduro.
Tuesday, January 29th 2019 - 09:03 UTC
US tightening the noose: Venezuelan oil proceeds will be withheld from Maduro's government

The US has imposed sanctions on Venezuela's state-owned oil firm PDVSA and urged the country's military to accept a peaceful transfer of power. National Security Adviser John Bolton said President Nicolás Maduro and his allies could “no longer loot the assets of the Venezuelan people”. Efforts by the opposition to unseat Mr Maduro have increased in recent days.
Tuesday, January 29th 2019 - 09:01 UTC
Bolsonaro recovering after a nine-hour operation; General Hamilton Mourao acting president

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has undergone surgery to remove a colostomy bag he had fitted after he was stabbed in the stomach on the campaign trail in September. He is expected to be on strict bed rest for two days after the operation, a presidential spokesman said.