Politics

Monday, January 14th 2019 - 06:28 UTC
EU fishing discards' ban policy became effective this month: challenge for industry

On 1 January, the wasteful practice of throwing fish discards overboard became illegal in waters of the European Union. Scientists believe the policy will lead to more efficient fisheries and eventually boost stocks.
Monday, January 14th 2019 - 00:50 UTC
Detention of the Venezuelan Parliament President shows the “rupture” in the Maduro regime

Officials of the Bolivarian Service of National Intelligence (Sebin) retained the deputy Juan Guaidó, President of the National Assembly (AN) and Venezuela’s President-in-charge, when he was going to an open Parliament hall in the north of the country. Minutes later, the parliamentarian was released and attended to the event with a wounded hand and ensuring that the Armed Forces do not want Nicolás Maduro, president considered “de facto” by the Parliament and part of the international community.
Saturday, January 12th 2019 - 11:12 UTC
Venezuela in conflict of powers: Maduro took office, but Guaidó shows as president while Venezuelans protest

It seemed sure that, starting January 10, Venezuela would experience high uncertainty. Nicolás Maduro swore in the presidency for the 2019-2015 government period in front of the Supreme Court of Justice (TSJ), when the constitution of that country dictates that it is before Parliament that the president must present the inauguration. Both the international community and the National Assembly (AN), declared in contempt by the Supreme Court, mark Maduro as an usurper. The illegitimacy of the president is discussed globally and Juan Guaidó is recognized as interim president of the Republic.
Saturday, January 12th 2019 - 10:46 UTC
Falkland Islands Representative in UK to retire next October

The Falkland Islands Government announced on Friday that Mrs Sukey Cameron MBE, the Falkland Islands Government Representative in the UK, is to retire in October 2019.
Saturday, January 12th 2019 - 10:39 UTC
Argentina calls on Venezuela and Guyana for a peaceful resolution to the Essequibo controversy

Argentina has called on Venezuela and Guyana to favour dialogue and a peaceful resolution, in conformity with International Law, regarding their territorial controversy over the region of Essequibo.
Saturday, January 12th 2019 - 10:28 UTC
Petrobras turmoil: new CEO pushing for renewal of board members

The new chief executive of Brazil’s Petrobras is pushing for the ouster of two of the state-controlled oil company’s board members. Roberto Castello Branco is seeking the resignation of two Petrobras board members, Segen Estefen and Durval Soledade, whose mandates were only supposed to end in 2020.
Saturday, January 12th 2019 - 10:22 UTC
EU multinationals refuse to collaborate with Brazil justice investigating Petrobras corruption

Commodities trader Trafigura has refused a judge's order to hand over the email archives of two former executives in Brazil who are facing corruption charges over accusations they bribed officials at state-run oil firm Petrobras.
Friday, January 11th 2019 - 21:10 UTC
UK Transport minister in Chile to boost bilateral trade relations

Jesse Norman MP, the UK Minister of State for Transport, visited Chile last week focusing on strengthening the UK-Chile relations in areas of mutual interest including: Urban transport, ground and underground interconnectivity and electro-mobility.
Friday, January 11th 2019 - 12:43 UTC
Trump campaigns for The Wall, steel or concrete, along the Mexican border

President Donald Trump warned of murderers and gangsters spreading across the country during a visit to the US-Mexican border on Thursday to push his demand for a multi-billion dollar wall. Trump used the backdrop of the Rio Grande border river at McAllen, Texas, to ramp up what has already turned into a hugely messy political fight with Democratic opponents, resulting in the shutdown of swaths of the US government.
Friday, January 11th 2019 - 12:29 UTC
Argentina only recognizes Venezuela's National Assembly; bans entry to Maduro regime top officials

Argentina announced it does not recognize the legitimacy of the mandate initiated on 10 January by Nicolas Maduro, condemns the breakdown of constitutional order and rule of the law, and ratifies full recognition of the National Assembly as the only democratically elected branch of government in Venezuela.