Politics

Thursday, May 9th 2019 - 09:19 UTC
Cautious support from the Catholic Church to Macri's call for a national consensus to secure stability

Argentina’s bishops have offered tentative backing to the country’s president in securing a national consensus on politically sensitive issues, in a move that could be construed as giving a boost to a conservative incumbent facing a stiff challenge from a former populist president with an ambivalent history with both the current pope and the local church he once led.
Thursday, May 9th 2019 - 08:41 UTC
Brazil expects US$ 30bn from offshore oil auctions next October and November

Brazil expects to collect some US$ 30 billion in signing bonuses this year from three upcoming offshore oil auctions set for October and November, an official revealed this week.
Thursday, May 9th 2019 - 07:40 UTC
Mexico announces a criminal probe into Brazil's Odebrecht corruption

Mexico will launch a criminal probe into Brazilian construction conglomerate Odebrecht SA within 60 days, Attorney General Alejandro Gertz Manero said on Monday.
Thursday, May 9th 2019 - 07:29 UTC
Brazilian congress begins to discuss pensions' reform; investors and markets apprehensive

Brazil’s pension reform proposal returns to the congressional spotlight with a committee of lower house lawmakers opening its analysis of the government’s bill just as the outlook for the economy is deteriorating rapidly.
Thursday, May 9th 2019 - 06:52 UTC
What could dilute the EU, populism or the lack of a unifying external threat?

By Gwynne Dyer - For the second time in a month, a member country of the European Union has NOT voted a populist into power. Could it be that the populist wave has broken?
Thursday, May 9th 2019 - 06:17 UTC
Meet Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have named their newborn son Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor. Introducing him to the cameras earlier in the day, Meghan said: “He has the sweetest temperament, he's really calm. He's been the dream.” As they laughed, Prince Harry said: “I don't know who he gets that from.”
Wednesday, May 8th 2019 - 12:54 UTC
IMF mission arrives in Argentina: Central bank policy, inflation and revenue in the agenda

A new IMF mission is expected in Argentina this e Wednesday for the fourth review of the country's economic plan which is supported by a 36 month stand-by credit from the multilateral financial institution. It's the first IMF visit since Argentina's Central Bank major strategy change in the foreign exchange market to avoid another meltdown of the Argentine currency.
Wednesday, May 8th 2019 - 12:31 UTC
Security minister announces Argentine forces are allowed to use tasers

Argentine federal police and security forces will now be allowed to use non-lethal weapons like electric tasers, following a Security Ministry decree signed on Monday. Officers will “be able to deal with situations” which do not require the use of force “without employing firearms,” the decree reads.
Wednesday, May 8th 2019 - 09:59 UTC
Falklands' veteran discharged because of his sexuality suing MoD for the return of his medals

A Falklands veteran forced out of the Royal Navy over his sexuality plans to sue for the return of military honours. Joe Ousalice, 68, served for nearly 18 years but was discharged in 1993 when there was a ban on LGBT people serving in the armed forces.
Wednesday, May 8th 2019 - 09:58 UTC
Bolsonaro signs decree making it easier to own, carry and import weapons

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro signed a decree on Tuesday making it easier for gun enthusiasts to own, carry and import weapons in one of the world's deadliest countries. Beaming members of Congress and industry lobbyists clapped and made pistol signs with their hands as the ex-army captain relaxed rules that critics fear could pave the way for the carrying of weapons in the streets.